The Cathedral of Comacchio
This beautiful red brick cathedral was built in 1740 and consecrated in honor of the patron saint of Comacchio, John Cassian the Roman. It can be seen on the western side of Piazza Maggiore, and next to it is a wonderful bell tower, the base of which is made of Istrian marble.

Treponti Bridge
The Trepponti architectural complex, also sometimes called “Ponte Vallotta”, is the most famous bridge and monument in Comacchio in general. It is located on the ancient Pallotta waterway, which was used in the Middle Ages to reach the Adriatic Sea and the fortified gates of the city.

Valli di Comacchio
This area, whose name can be translated as “Comacchio Valleys” or “Comacchio Fish Ponds”, is famous for its numerous brackish lagoons. It is located south of Comacchio, near the Adriatic coast and lies on the border of the Comacchio and Argento communes of Ferrara and Ravenna.

Roman Ship Museum in Comacchio
The places around Comacchio have always been considered quite perilous for ships. A specific museum (Museo della Nave Romana) is dedicated to one ship, an important archaeological find that was made in 1981 in Valle Ponti, a lagoon a few kilometers from the city.

Remo Brindisi Museum of Modern Art
On Nicolo Pisano Street, near the beach, on Lido di Spina, there is an excellent modern villa. The contemporary artist Remo Brindisi loved to spend time here, and today his museum is open here. The museum is dedicated to painting, sculpture, graphics and architecture.

5 Places to Go in Comacchio, Italy

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