Tronchetto - Venice

Venice, a city synonymous with timeless romance, faces a unique challenge today. Its immense popularity, drawing an average of 22 million tourists annually, has created a dilemma. While tourism is vital to its economy, the sheer volume of visitors accelerates the erosion of its delicate foundations, prompting UNESCO to list Venice as an endangered city in 2017. To safeguard this irreplaceable heritage, authorities have had to regulate access, continuing a tradition that long ago saw the city ban cars, motorcycles, and bicycles. This is where the artificial island of Tronchetto, built in the 1960s to manage transport flow, becomes your essential starting point.

From Tronchetto, the heart of Venice is just moments away. Visitors can reach the iconic Piazza San Marco effortlessly by vaporetto (a quick, scenic ride), by bus, or by the convenient People Mover – a small, fully automated train. For those looking to explore beyond the main islands, the Tronchetto car park also provides direct ferry connections to the Lido, famous for its beaches, and Murano, the renowned home of exquisite Venetian glass.