Motta of San Lorenzo

Motta of San Lorenzo is an islet in Venice, Metropolitan Venice, Veneto. Motta of San Lorenzo is situated nearby to the islet Santa Cristina, as well as near the island La Cura.

Type: Islet
Description: island in Italy
Also known as: “Motta San Lorenzo”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Torcello and Sant’Ariano.

Torcello

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Torcello is a sparsely populated island at the northern end of the Venetian Lagoon, in north-eastern Italy. It was first settled in 452 AD and has been referred to as the parent island from which Venice was populated.

Sant’Ariano

Islet

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Sant’Ariano is an islet.

Torcello Cathedral

Church

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The Church of Santa Maria Assunta is a basilica church on the island of Torcello, Venice, northern Italy. It is a notable example of Late Paleochristian architecture, one of the most ancient religious edifices in the Veneto, and containing the earliest mosaics in the area of Venice. Torcello Cathedral is situated 3½ km west of Motta of San Lorenzo.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Lio Piccolo (Cavallino-Treporti) and Burano.

Lio Piccolo (Cavallino-Treporti)

Hamlet

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Lio Piccolo (Cavallino-Treporti) is a hamlet, which is situated 2½ km southeast of Motta of San Lorenzo.

Burano

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Burano is an island in the Venetian Lagoon, northern Italy, near Torcello at the northern end of the lagoon, known for its lace work and brightly coloured homes. The primary economy is tourism.