Monday 5 November 2012

Venice

1716 the idea of a large dyke was proposed by Vincenzo Coronelli, 1744-1782 the Murazzi were built (architect Bernardino Zendrini)to defend the Lagoon from the erosion of the sea.

They are divided into 3 parts:

- Lido (Ca' Bianca to Alberoni)
- Pellestrina (Santa Maria del Mare to Ca' Roman)
- Sottomarina (Forte San Felice to Sottomarina Vecchia)

The dykes were damaged in 1825 and 1966.

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