Vignole (also Le Vignole) is an island in the Venetian Lagoon, northern Italy, with an area of 69.20 ha (171 acres). It is located north-east of Venice, between the islands of Sant'Erasmo and La Certosa.

Vignole
Fort San Andrea on Vignole
Vignole is located in Venetian Lagoon
Vignole
Vignole
Location in the Venetian Lagoon
Geography
Coordinates45°26′26″N 12°22′36″E / 45.440531°N 12.376779°E / 45.440531; 12.376779
Adjacent toVenetian Lagoon
Area69.2 ha (171 acres)
Administration
RegionVeneto
ProvinceProvince of Venice

Location

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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 Forte di Sant'Andrea [it], a mid-16th century fortress.

History

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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

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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.

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