Nature

The mainland of Italy reaches out a finger towards Venice, and the gap is spanned by the Ponte della Libertà (Bridge of Liberty). Otherwise, the coast’s ominous profile cast in reflection across the Venetian lagoon is that of industrial developments at Mestre and Porto Marghera. These have grown around the ageless waters of the Brenta Naviglio, which flow peacefully into the lagoon at Malcontenta. The modern Tessera Airport and the prettified Jesolo beach huts betray the affluence of tourism.