Chioggia

This commune is a coastal town in the Metropolitan City of Venice in northeastern Italy, built on several islands at the southern edge of the lagoon. Stone bridges cross the parallel-running canals, while long streets with low houses and narrow alleys define the townscape.

The settlement grew from a Roman outpost called Fossa Clodia and developed into an important fishing port during the Middle Ages. The town became caught in the conflict between Genoa and Venice in the 14th century and later became a permanent part of the Venetian Republic.

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The fish market near Corso del Popolo opens every morning except Mondays and offers fresh catches from local fishing boats. The main street runs through the center of town and connects the squares where cafes and small shops are located.

The Chiesa di Sant'Andrea houses a functioning tower clock mechanism from the late Middle Ages that has been marking time continuously for centuries. The mechanism is considered one of the oldest still active of its kind in the world.

Location: Metropolitan City of Venice

Capital city: Chioggia

Elevation above the sea: 2 m

Shares border with: Campagna Lupia, Cavarzere, Cona, Correzzola, Loreo, Rosolina, Venice, Codevigo

Website: http://chioggia.org

GPS coordinates: 45.21891,12.27854

Latest update: December 12, 2025 22:53