Weekend in Chioggia

The only stone bridge in Chioggia, dating from the 16th century, with a high arch and four granite obelisks. It connects the main canal to the fish market and offers clear views of

Tip: Come at 7am when the market starts; you can watch the auction from the bridge steps without entering the market hall.

A painted wooden footbridge over the Canale Vena, with the city's symbol — a bronze lobster on a column — at one end. It's the most photographed spot in Chioggia for good reason.

Tip: Come at sunset when the light hits the canal's colour-changed houses, or in early morning when it's quiet. The bridge gets busy with day-trippers after 11:00.

A 14th-century church with the oldest working clock tower in the world (installed 1386). The clock mechanism is visible through a glass floor. The church interior has a small free art display.

Tip: The tower climb costs €2 but skip it; you can see the clock mechanism from the church floor at no charge.

A 12th-century church with a leaning Romanesque bell tower and the oldest working public clock in Italy (14th-century mechanism). The interior holds a wooden crucifix from 1200.

Tip: Peer into the clock tower's ground-floor window to see the bare gears; the guardian sometimes lets you climb the stairs for a small tip.

Medieval church with a leaning 11th-century bell tower. Inside find a 14th-century wooden crucifix and a single-nave Gothic interior. Entry is free.

Tip: Climb the tower steps (€1 suggested donation) for panoramic rooftops. The tower leans visibly; the climb is tight but worth it.

A white Istrian stone bridge from 1685 with views over the Canale della Vena and the Santa Maria Assunta church dome. One of the few remaining original bridges.

Tip: Best light for photos is late afternoon, when the sun hits the stone from the church side.

The iconic wooden bridge spanning the Canale Vena. Built in 1685 but rebuilt several times, it offers a classic view of the canal lined with colourful houses and moored fishing boats. The bronze statu

Tip: Come at sunset for the best light on the canal—few tourists bother, but the view changes every ten minutes.

Working fish market held in a covered arcade on the canal. Fishermen sell the morning catch direct from boats. No crowds of tourists, just locals doing their shopping.

Tip: Go before 8:00 to see the action and the auction — it's not a show, but you can watch from the bridges. Bring small change if you want to buy a sandwich from the lone panini vendor nearby.

18th-century stone bridge over the Canale Vena, crowned with a statue of San Felice. Offers classic views of the canal and colourful houses. Best photo spot in town.

Tip: Go at sunset when the light hits the statue and the canal glows orange. Bring a wide lens for the full arch.

The iconic bridge over the Vena canal with striped bollards and a view of the lagoon. A classic photo spot and free walkway linking the old town.

Tip: Go at sunset for the best light on the coloured houses and the nearby church dome. The café on the canal side is overpriced—skip it and bring your own water.