Sacca Fisola Explained

Sacca Fisola
Map:Venetian Lagoon
Coordinates:45.4276°N 12.315°W
Waterbody:Venetian Lagoon
Country:Italy
Country Admin Divisions Title 1:Region
Country Admin Divisions 1:Veneto
Country Admin Divisions Title 2:Province
Country Admin Divisions 2:Province of Venice

Sacca Fisola is an artificial island in the Venetian Lagoon. It is a largely modern residential area.

Geography

Sacca Fisola lies at the western end of the Giudecca - to which it is connected by bridge - and east of Sacca San Biagio. It is home to a public swimming pool.

Festivals and events

The island has a weekly Thursday market.

Demographics

It has a reputation for the Communist leanings of its voting-age population.[1]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.venessia.com/perdersi2.htm "Perdersi a Venezia"