Vignole
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Vignole (also Le Vignole) is an island in the Venetian Lagoon, northern Italy, with an area of . It is located north-east of Venice, between the islands of Sant'Erasmo and La Certosa.
Vignole (also Le Vignole) is an island in the Venetian Lagoon, northern Italy, with an area of . It is located north-east of Venice, between the islands of Sant'Erasmo and La Certosa.
Location
Vignole consists of two islands which are connected by a bridge. As with neighbouring Sant'Erasmo, Vignole has a small population most of whom work in agriculture. The eastern part of the island is a military zone, housing facilities of the amphibious Lagunari Regiment "Serenissima". Two bridges connect the military zone to Sant'Andrea Island, the location of , a mid-16th century fortress.
History
Historically, the island was used by the ancient Romans and the Venetians as a vacation place. It directly faced the Adriatic Sea before accumulation of sand at Punta Sabbioni. In the 7th century two tribunes from Torcello built a small church dedicated to St. John the Baptist and St. Christine. The few other points of interest include the small church of St. Eurosia, with a small bell tower.
Transport
The island is accessed on Actv waterbus line 13 (Fondamente Nove-Murano-Vignole-Lazzaretto Nuovo-Sant'Erasmo-Treporti). It is also served by a night service.
Gallery
File:Isola le Vignole and La Certosa (Venice) as seen from the air.jpg|Part of the lagoon from the east. Vignole is in the centre, extending to the right. Venice is in the upper left. File:Venezia Vignole S Eurosia 20111018.jpg|St. Eurosia's church Fort San Andrea Isola di Sant'Andrea.jpg|Forte S Andrea
References
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