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4 Aerial photos from Veneto:
from: Chioggia | Venice |
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St. Lazarus Island is located in the lagoon of Venice. Because of its isolated location it was used as leper colony in the 12th century. In 1717 it was given to some Armenian monks. Today the whole island is covered by their monastery.
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Picture taken 10.4.2009 -
aerial photo #0019-0208
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San Servolo is located in the lagoon of Venice. From the 8th to the 12th century the island was used as monastery, later it became a hospital for mental illness. Today it is used for exhibitions and conferences.
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Picture taken 10.4.2009 -
aerial photo #0019-0211
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According to the legend Mestre was founded by Mesthles, a fugitive from Troy who also founded Padua.
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Picture taken 10.4.2009 -
aerial photo #0019-0217
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