Archaeology in the Lagoon – II

This trip, connected to route "Archaeology in the lagoon – I", leads to discover the south-center zone of the Venetian lagoon. The first stop, the National Archeological Museum of Venice, can offer you the opportunity to admire extraordinary examples of Greek and Roman sculpture, ancient coins, gems and cameos, bronze manufactures, ceramics, Egyptian and Assyrian-Babylonian items and other prestigious finds coming from private collections of famous Venetian families, as the Grimani family. On the contrary the second stop makes you understand the history of the south part of the lagoon, from the environment evolution to settlements, trades, agricultural division and road network during the pre-Roman and Roman age.

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NOTE LOGISTICHE
The trip will last one day traveling by car and by bus. It is recommended to park at Piazzale Roma and to reach the National Archeological Museum of Venice on foot enjoying a very nice walk in the town. To reach Chioggia, take the SR 11 and then the Romea road E 55; follow indications for Chioggia city center (Via Granatieri di Sardegna). Nearby the Museum there is paid car parking. From Venezia-Piazzale Roma there are regular buses (line 80, Sottomarina) for Chioggia (to be reached in about 60 minutes).