Metropolitan City of Venice

The Metropolitan City of Venice is an administrative region in northeast Italy that encompasses 44 municipalities with Venice serving as its administrative hub. The territory spans coastal zones, island groups, and mainland areas with varying geographical characteristics and economic activities.

The region was established in 2015 as the successor to the Province of Venice, inheriting the long history of maritime commerce and influence from the former Republic. The connection between the Adriatic and the Po Valley continues to shape economic and social structures today.

The division contains numerous Roman ruins, medieval churches, Renaissance palaces, and traditional fishing communities spread across its lagoon and mainland territories.

Visitors can explore different parts of the region by car, train, or boat depending on which areas they wish to discover. The best preparation is to use maps or apps to understand the distinction between island zones, coastal areas, and mainland territories.

The territory connects salt marshes, barrier islands, and agricultural fields through a complex water network that mixes freshwater from the mountains with saltwater from the lagoon and sea. This constant interplay between river and sea shapes the landscape and the way people live and work here.

Location: Veneto

Inception: June 1, 2015

Capital city: Venice

Shares border with: Province of Rovigo, Province of Padua, Province of Treviso, regional decentralization entity of Udine, regional decentralization entity of Pordenone

Website: http://veneziacittametropolitana.it

GPS coordinates: 45.43970,12.33190

Latest update: December 6, 2025 21:27