venice and its lagoon
states: [italy]
category: cultural
year: 1987
location: Province of Venezia, Veneto Region
region: Europe and North America
latitude/longitude: 45.4343055600, 12.3389444400
last visited: 2015
unesco id: 394
world heritage site: 394
Venice and its Lagoon, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Italy, is an extraordinary city built on a network of islands within a shallow lagoon. Renowned for its unique urban layout, it features iconic canals, historic architecture like St. Mark’s Basilica, and grand palaces reflecting its past as a maritime power. This remarkable ensemble highlights centuries of engineering and cultural achievement in a fragile aquatic environment.
