Torcello (Latin: Torcellum; Venetian: Torceło) is a sparsely populated [1] island at the northern end of the Venetian Lagoon, in north-eastern Italy. It was first settled in 452 AD [ 2 ] and has been referred to as the parent island from which Venice was populated.

2019年6月4日 · Torcello is one of the most popular islands to visit in the Venice lagoon yet it is still fairly peaceful. The main reason for visiting the island is to see the spectacular Byzantine mosaics in the seventh-century Cathedral of Santa Maria Dell'Assunta.

At Torcello you will find some of the most amazing mosaics anywhere. Done in the 12th and 13th centuries, the one on the back wall, roughly 30 ft high and 20 ft wide is covered with gold and depicts the "Last Judgement."

Torcello Island is worth a visit: A magnificent Byzantine-Italian cathedral dating back to 639 A.D., the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta, looms over the island with the Bell Tower and Church of Santa Fosca alongside.

Torcello – A world with a melancholic background. As small as the island may be, it has long been discovered by tourists. Not far from the hectic city of Venice, Torcello’s ancient and historical charm offers a great deal of relaxation and tranquillity in the midst of nature.

The almost-deserted island of Torcello is one of the most atmospheric places in the Venetian lagoon. The people might have disappeared, but the ancient cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, the oldest building in the lagoon, has survived.

Torcello Island was once the main city of the region. Nowadays, it only has 100 inhabitants and a story to tell. Discover the top things to do in Torcello.

Torcello is a quiet testament to the Venetian Lagoon’s historical and natural beauty. From its ancient landmarks like the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta to its tranquil pathways and exquisite dining options, the island offers a perfect blend of culture, history, and serenity.

Grassy, semi-deserted Torcello is pretty much a one-trick pony: glittering Byzantine mosaics in a cathedral oddly stranded in the middle of a desolate, largely abandoned mud island. There's a reason for that.

Torcello, island-village in the Laguna Veneta (Venice Lagoon) and an eastern environ of Venice, Italy. Founded in ad 452 by refugees from Altino on the mainland, the bishopric of Altino was transferred there in the 7th century.