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Excursions: Cathedrals and Roman Abbeys from Lido di Jesolo

From Jesolo take the road leading to Caorle direction La Salute di Livenza; after about 10 kilometres at the roundabouts bear right towards Portogruaro. Follow the provincial towards Latisana, and at Sindacale turn left towards Concordia Sagittaria.

Concordia: a Roman vicus of the Augustan Age founded in 42 B.C. along the Via Annia. The Cathedral of Concordia, in late Gothic style, dates back to 1466 and under the Cathedral is the Basilica Apostolorum with its antique mosaic floor. Inside can be found two interesting holy water stoups and the baptistry with Romanesque frescoes. Outside are the 11th Century bell tower (Torre Campanaria) and the remains of Roman villas, a bridge and a theatre. Also recommended is a visit to the Museo Civico with its splendid collection of statues, small bronzes, funeral aedicule and other fragments....

Return to Lido di Jesolo by going South towards Cessalto and Ceggia with a stop-over in San Donà di Piave to visit the recently-restored Museo della Bonifica with its numerous exhibits on the ancient town of Heraclia. Here you will find rooms dedicated to archeological materials, the territory's hidraulic system in the 16th and 17th Century, land drainage, weaving with 17th Century wooden looms, local handicrafts, World War I and tools and furnishing common to daily life in the town. Take time to stroll though the large park that extends along the river from the Ponte della Vittoria to the Taglio di Intestadura...CONTINUE