Grado, Coastal commune in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
The town extends across an island and peninsula of the Adriatic Sea, connected to the mainland by a causeway between Venice and Trieste.
The settlement gained importance in 452 AD when residents of nearby Aquileia sought refuge from the advancing Huns under Attila's leadership.
The Grado Song Festival, established in 1946, continues to showcase regional musical traditions while celebrating the local maritime heritage.
The town center maintains a pedestrian configuration with numerous shops, restaurants, and access to beaches that received Blue Flag certification.
The Grado lagoon system encompasses 30 islands and two nature reserves, preserving local wildlife and offering boat excursions through protected waters.
Location: regional decentralization entity of Gorizia
Elevation above the sea: 2 m
Website: https://www.comune.grado.go.it
Shares border with: Aquileia, Fiumicello Villa Vicentina, San Giorgio di Nogaro, Staranzano, Marano Lagunare, San Canzian d'Isonzo, Terzo d'Aquileia, Torviscosa
Website: https://comune.grado.go.it
GPS coordinates: 45.68333,13.40000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:10
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