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The Mainland

Why visit Mestre and its surroundings?

Four Must-See Spots to Enjoy Mestre in Just Half a Day

Civic Tower of Mestre

The Civic Tower is the only one of the three original gate towers of the Castle of Mestre still standing in its entirety.

M9 Museum

M9 – The Museum of the 20th Century: an immersive journey through Italy’s ‘short century’

Erminio Ferretto Square

Toniolo Theatre

For over a century, Teatro Toniolo has been Mestre’s cultural and entertainment landmark.

Explore Mestre with the Official Map

Uncover Mestre: View the Map

Explore Mestre & the Venetian Mainland

Walking and Cycling Routes through Venice’s Hinterland

Cycling from Forte Marghera to Forte Bazzera

There's more to Venice than just the canals. Beyond the lagoon, you'll find the parks of the mainland, historic forts, nature, and the entire unique ecosystem of the lagoon fringe.

The strongest forts – stone warriors between land and water

The ancient defensive system of the Serenissima: a cycling tour from the Entrenched Camp of Mestre to Forte San Felice in Chioggia, passing through the forts of the Brenta Riviera.

From land to lagoon – from San Giuliano to St. Erasmus by bike and boat

Sant'Erasmo Island, often referred to as the "vegetable garden of Venice," is the only fully cyclable island in the northern lagoon of Venice, making it the perfect place to explore on foot as well.

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