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Venice Lido
Besides being so close to Venice, the island of Lido has always acted as a link
with the long chain of islands dividing the Adriatic Sea from the Lagoon: it is a narrow
strip of land squeezed between two different water systems, making the island an excellent,
healthful place to stay. During his sojourns in Venice in the 1820, Lord Byron would come
to the Lido as often as possible — just as many other poets and writers have done so over
the centuries (T. Mann's 1912 novel, "A death in Venice", was set in a famous island hotel).
The island is a wonderful break from the crowds in Venice - a bit of serenity to return to after
a day of slogging through the sensory overload of Venetian streets. Lido offers open space, fresh
air and a relaxing change of scenery.
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