Cavarzere

Cavarzere is an administrative commune in the Metropolitan City of Venice situated southwest of the lagoon city. The town sits on flat terrain crisscrossed by waterways and canals that define the local landscape.

The settlement originated as an ancient military outpost with its name rooted in Latin terminology for a village with an embankment system. This early infrastructure for water management shaped how the area developed over time.

The municipality maintains strong international connections through partnerships with towns in France and Brazil, fostering cultural exchanges between communities.

Traveling here is straightforward by bus or train from Venice, with two railway stations connecting to the lagoon city. The flat terrain makes exploring by bicycle or on foot quite comfortable.

The Adige River flows through the area forming a network of canals that shaped the landscape without the intensive urban development seen elsewhere in the Veneto region. This balance between waterways and rural character remains visible today.

Location: Metropolitan City of Venice

Capital city: Cavarzere

Elevation above the sea: 4 m

Shares border with: Adria, Agna, Anguillara Veneta, Chioggia, Loreo, Pettorazza Grimani, San Martino di Venezze, Cona

Website: http://comune.cavarzere.it

GPS coordinates: 45.13701,12.08171

Latest update: December 20, 2025 15:25