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One of the major projects completed during the Fascist era is the Sottomarina Dam, which, together with the Ca' Roman Dam built a few years earlier, completes the mouth of the Port of Chioggia. Construction began in the years following the First World War. Like the Murazzi (sea walls), the dam was constructed of brick and boulders of local Istrian stone and, in addition to finally completing the entrance to the Port of Chioggia, also allowed for a further expansion of the beach. The inauguration, as mentioned, took place in the midst of the Fascist regime on April 28, 1935, in the presence of the Duke of Aosta. The dam was immediately embraced by the local population, especially the residents of Sottomarina, a popular destination for their walks, so much so that many refer to it as "Sailors' Square." Text / Source: Lidi di Chioggia https://www.lididichioggia.it/la-diga-murazzi/

The Dam and the Walls, Sottomarina The Dam and the Walls The Walls are Istrian stone walls built by the Republic of Venice starting in the late 18th century to protect the inhabited centers of the lagoon from marine erosion. They are divided into three sections: one on the island of Lido, a second on the island of Pellestrina as far as Cà Roman, and a third along the coast of Sottomarina, running from Forte San Felice to the center of Sottomarina at a height of approximately 1200 meters. The famous War of Chioggia led to the complete destruction of Sottomarina, which became an uninhabited area, exposed to the sea without any protection and subject to frequent flooding. Reconstruction, which included the construction of the Walls, did not begin until 1600. The Walls along Via San Felice were more than 5 kilometers long and over 300 meters wide. They were built from square stones, primarily Istrian stone, erected on stilts extending to the Pellestrina coast and, of course, the Sottomarina coast. Initially, given the scale of the project and the lack of adequate equipment, construction seemed impossible, so it took thirty-eight years to complete in 1770. Legend has it that the inscription "Ausu romano, aere veneto" (With Roman boldness, with Venetian money) was already in place. The inscription is still visible when passing by on the Chioggia-Pellestrina vaporetto. The Murazzi ceased to function between the late 19th and early 20th centuries when the receding sea revealed an unexpected beach, thus forming a symbolic dividing line between "old" and "new" Sottomarina. Today, the Murazzi di Sottomarina are located about one kilometer from the sea: this has allowed for a large-scale revival of coastal tourism. The Murazzo now connects the entire Venetian coast, especially the outer islands, like a cordon, leaving only the three bays open, thus preserving the lagoon's waters. Text / Source: Lidi di Chioggia https://www.lididichioggia.it/la-diga-murazzi/

Despite the Garmin, the exit from Chioggia is difficult. Take the signposted road to Ravenna.

DeltArte – the delta of Creativity is a traveling festival of widespread art that every year offers a calendar of events linked by a common theme that is always different. The festival was born in 2012 from an idea by Melania Ruggini, an art historian, specialized in contemporary art. The numerous works created by artists of national and international fame have contributed to creating a real open-air widespread museum that today (2024) includes over 110 murals that include the provinces of Rovigo, Ferrara, Padua, Venice and Treviso.

Wonderful murals promoted by DeltArt in Loreo (RO)

Point of reference for the historical memory of the community. Memorial monument dedicated to Flavio Busonera, doctor of Cavarzere, partisan and martyr of the Venetian Resistance. The work is located inside the Village that bears his name, in the Municipality of Cavarzere. Flavio Busonera was born in Oristano on July 28, 1894. A socialist pioneer in Cagliari, he took part from a young age in the first socialist struggles of the Cagliari dock workers and the female workers of the tobacco factory. In 1921 he joined the newly formed Communist Party and was among the founders of the local section of the Communist Party of Italy. Having graduated in medicine in Cagliari, he was forced by fascist persecution to practice his profession in places far from his homeland. In 1926 he arrived in Cavarzere where, in addition to working as a doctor, he distinguished himself for his great humanity and generosity towards the farm workers and their miserable living conditions. After September 8, 1943, he contributed to the formation of the first partisan bands and became political commissar of the "Venice" Brigade. In June 1944, after having provided medical care to two members of the Black Brigades who passed themselves off as partisans, he was captured and locked up in the Paolotti prison in Padua. He was hanged on August 17, 1944 together with two other partisans.

Pizzeria is located in front of the entrance on the corner

Sottomarina Dam and Lungomare