Mestre, Mainland district in Venice, Italy
Mestre is a mainland district in Venice, Italy, forming the western part of the municipality beyond the lagoon. The area spreads across flat terrain marked by wide roads, residential neighborhoods and commercial zones.
Roman soldiers established a military post here that grew into a settlement over the centuries. The incorporation into Venice happened in the mid-twenties of the last century and brought municipal administration to the previously independent town.
The name comes from the Roman garrison Castrum Mestrinum that once stood here. Today many residents spend free time along the promenade by the lagoon, where joggers and cyclists pass each other on fair days.
Accommodations in this area often offer larger rooms at lower prices than on the islands, with direct train connections to the historic center. The railway station sits centrally and allows quick changes between mainland and lagoon.
A museum shows twentieth-century Italian life through digital installations across multiple floors. Access happens through interactive screens that guide visitors through personal stories and everyday scenes.
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