Comacchio, Lagoon commune in Province of Ferrara, Italy
Comacchio is a commune in the Province of Ferrara in northeastern Italy, spread across thirteen small islands linked by stone bridges. Canals run through the historic center and connect from the Po Delta throughout the settlement.
Romans established the settlement in the 1st century as a trading port for salt and fish along the Adriatic. Venice later restricted trade, which slowed economic development for centuries.
The town takes its name from a Latin word for water and grew around fishing in the lagoon. Locals prepare eel using traditional methods and sell it in markets or small shops along the canals.
The bridges and walkways are narrow, so exploring on foot is easier than by vehicle. Boats offer a quiet way to see the canals and understand the maze of waterways.
The 17th-century Trepponti combines three bridges and a gate into a single structure at the crossing of several canals. Guards once controlled access to the port here and monitored the flow of goods.
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