Altinum

#521 among destinations in Italy

Town, Archaeological site

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Altinum was an ancient town of the Veneti 15 km SE of modern Treviso, close to the mainland shore of the Lagoon of Venice. It was also close to the mouths of the rivers Dese, Zero and Sile. A flourishing port and trading centre during the Roman period, it was destroyed by Attila the Hun in 452. The town recovered, but was later abandoned when sea-borne sand began to cover it over. Its inhabitants moved to Torcello and other islands of the northern part of the lagoon. ()

Local name: Altino Coordinates: 45°32'50"N, 12°23'59"E

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Altinum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lace Museum, San Martino, Torcello Cathedral, Museo di Torcello.

4.4 miS
Specialty museum, Museum
Lace Museum, Burano
113 min walk • Nestled in the colorful and picturesque island of Burano, a short vaporetto ride from Venice, lies a hidden gem that celebrates the delicate art of lace-making: the Lace Museum (Museo del Merletto). Situated in the heart of this vibrant fishing village, known for its...
4.4 miS
Church
San Martino, Burano
114 min walk • San Martino is a 16th-century, Roman Catholic church in Burano, an island of the city of Venice, region of the Veneto, Italy. The church was reconsecrated in 1645.
3.5 miS
7th-century basilica with mosaics
Torcello Cathedral, Torcello
90 min walk • 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.
3.5 miS
Museum, Archaeological museum
Museo di Torcello, Venice
89 min walk • The Provincial Museum of Torcello is a museum founded at the end of 19th century on the Venetian island of Torcello. It has two sections: the Archaeological Section and the Medieval and Modern Section.
0.5 miS
45°32'27"N • 12°23'53"E
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Altino, Quarto d'Altino
12 min walk • History museum, Museum
3.9 miW
45°33'26"N • 12°19'11"E
Oasi Lipu Cave Di Gaggio Nord, Marcon
101 min walk • Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
5.2 miSW
Tower
Torre campanaria di Sant'Elena, Mestre
132 min walk • Tessera is a suburb of the city of Venice located on the mainland. It is part of the Municipality of Favaro Veneto.
5 miNW
Locality
Casale sul Sile
128 min walk • One of the main attractions in Casale sul Sile is the stunning Villa Pisani, a grand 18th-century palace surrounded by lush gardens and scenic walking paths. Visitors can wander through the elaborate interior of the villa, admiring its opulent furnishings...
4.2 miS
Island, Area
Mazzorbo, Venice
107 min walk • Mazzorbo is one of various islands in the northern part of the Lagoon of Venice. Like the other islands in this part of the lagoon, it was the site one of the earliest settlements in the lagoon which predated the development of Venice.
5.7 miNE
Locality
Meolo
146 min walk • One of the highlights of Meolo is its beautiful countryside, which is dotted with vineyards, olive groves, and charming farmhouses. Visitors can take leisurely walks or bike rides through the rolling hills and lush landscapes, taking in the serene beauty of the Veneto...