Jesolo
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| Jesolo | |
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| — Comune — | |
| Comune di Jesolo | |
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| Coordinates: 45°32′02″N 12°38′27″E / 45.53389°N 12.64083°ECoordinates: 45°32′02″N 12°38′27″E / 45.53389°N 12.64083°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Province | Venice (VE) |
| Frazioni | Jesolo Lido, Jesolo Pineta, Passarella di Sotto, Cortellazzo, Ca' Pirami, Ca' Fornera, Passarella di Sotto, Piave Nuovo, Ca' Nani |
| Government | |
| - Mayor | Francesco Calzavara |
| Area | |
| - Total | 95 km2 (36.7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (February 28, 2007) | |
| - Total | 23,988 |
| - Density | 252.5/km2 (654/sq mi) |
| - Demonym | Jesolani |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| - Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 30016 |
| Dialing code | 0421 |
| Patron saint | St. John the Baptist |
| Saint day | 24 June |
| Website | Official website |
Jesolo (or Iesolo) is a town and comune in the province of Venice, Italy.
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[edit] Geography
The town lies north of Venice, between Eraclea and Cavallino-Treporti. Jesolo gives its name to a lagoon (22 km²) on the Adriatic Sea, between the rivers Sile and Piave.
[edit] History
In Roman times the lagoon extended over the area now occupied by the town. There were several islands in the lagoon, the biggest of which was known as Equilium, the place of horses. It is thought that Jesolo represents a corruption of this name.
[edit] Notable people
- Petrus de Natalibus (d. circa 1400), bishop of Equilio from 1370 to his death, and author who compiled the widely circulated book Legends of the Saints.
[edit] Economy
The city's economy is mostly based on tourism, because of its 15 km-long beach (Lido di Jesolo).
[edit] Sport
Football teams:
[edit] Twin towns
Velden am Wörther See, Austria, since 2006
[edit] Notes and references
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[edit] Photogallery
 The beach at Jesolo |
 One Consorzio at the beach of Jesolo |
 The Jesolo Lido Tower in construction |
 The famous hotel Casa Bianca in Jesolo |
 The sea at Jesolo Lido |
 The lighthouse in Jesolo |
 View at the Beach |
 The Piazza Casa Bianca |
 The sea at Lido di Jesolo |
[edit] External links
- Informations about Jesolo
- Jesolo's Portal Non-profit portal with some information and utilities about Jesolo.
- Webcam from Jesolo Tourism Association.
- Touristic Informations Blog
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