Caorle
Cáorle [ ka ː orlɛ ] is a city in the province of Venice with 11,806 inhabitants (as of 31 December 2012) and an area of 151 km ². This area Caorle is one of the largest in terms of area communities in Northern Italy. The town lies at the mouth of Livenza in the Adriatic Sea.
Caorle is often called " Little Venice ". This title comes from the town 's narrow streets, its bell towers and painted in typical Venetian colors worldwide. Remarkable are especially the cathedral from the 11th century and the cylindrical bell tower from the year 1100, and the church of " Madonna del Angelo " on the eastern beach.
The city is situated on the north Adriatic Riviera, between the seaside resorts of San Michele al Tagliamento ( Bibione ) and Eraclea. The city of Venice is 60, Trieste 120 kilometers away. Closer lying cities include San Dona di Piave, Portogruaro, Concordia Sagittaria and Treviso.
The place by the U.S. writer Ernest Hemingway, who found inspiration in San Gaetano and the lagoon of Caorle to his novel Across the River and Into the Trees was known. Hemingway lived in an estate on the edge of the lagoon of Caorle. Today the house is uninhabited, and you can observe in the course of an excursion from the ship.
Through the film " That can not shake our men Willi" Caorle became known especially for German speaking people. The film with the famous actor Heinz Erhardt is a trip to Caorle.
Geography
Without the fractions is the actual city of three parts, namely
- Spiaggia di Levante
- The center of Caorle
- Spiaggia di Ponente
The inner city and the east and west beach are relatively densely populated with 9,000 inhabitants as opposed to the other smaller hamlets.
Other important tourist fractions are Porto Santa Margherita and Duna Verde.
Towns of Caorle are: Brian, Brusa, Lido altanea, Ca ' Corniani, Ca' Cottoni, Castello di Brusa, Duna Verde, Marango Ottava Presa, Porto Santa Margherita, San Gaetano, San Giorgio di Livenza and Villaviera.
In the south of Caorle closes, only separated by the river Livenza, which you can pass a ferry always, the seaside resort of Porto Santa Margherita on.
History
The place is over 2000 years old, he was established opposite the island Caprulae ( = island of goats) by fishermen and shepherds as the outer harbor for the inland located Roman legion base Iulia concordia (now Concordia sagittaria called ). In the 5th century Caorle was one of the largest cities in northern Italy, the commercial center and important port. Due to climatic changes and silting up of the harbor Caorle lost its meaning. Much of the Caorleser patricians then moved on to Venice, from this time resulted in very good relations with the Maritime Republic. Caorle was one of the few Venetian cities that have not been subjected to violence by the Venetians.
1380 Caorle was sacked by troops from Genoa and destroyed because it was allied with Venice. Since the 9th century Caorle is also a bishopric ( 1818 with Venice united ).
Today, tourism to the 15 -kilometer-long sandy beaches and fishing are the main economic factors for the place.
Tourism
The main industry alongside the capture is tourism. Caorle has over 200 hotels and campsites and holiday villages. In the best years up to 9 million visitors visited the city. In recent times this number dropped to 6 million people per year, arriving predominantly in the summer months (May to September).
The Bandiera Blu or Blue Flag is an award from the Italian Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE ) for the excellent quality of the beaches, safety, friendliness and performance of the hotels. Caorle is this award since 1987 carrier. Also in 2012, this label was again confirmed.
Trade
Caorle offers countless shopping opportunities in the many shops of the city or in the pedestrian zone. In recent years, especially well-known fashion company with a branch in the city are located. Each Saturday there a market is held near the Exhibition Hall of Caorle. This provides a year-round supply of clothing and leather goods and food. In addition, once there is a flower festival in Viale Santa Margherita year.
Construction activities in Caorle
In 2002 the new district of Lido altanea, approximately 4 km was out of town. He is equal to Porto Santa Margherita. Similarly, parts of the original center, such as the Fischer Hall or the Via Roma were completely redesigned and expanded in Venetian style to shops, restaurants, bars, and luxury apartments. In addition, have been or will be built numerous car parks and underground garages in the years 2010 to 2012. An approximately 500 seats comprehensive parking garage on West beach was opened in early 2011. These two underground car parks come under the city center.
Property prices in Caorle include alongside Venice and Jesolo (Piazza Manzini ) to the highest at the upper Adriatic. For apartments in downtown or apartments with direct sea view square meter prices of more than 15,000 euros will be required.
Beach
The fine sandy beach extends over a length of 25 kilometers. It starts at the east beach of Caorle is separated by a rock embankment, and goes directly into the slightly narrower West beach. Later in the beach section between Caorle and Porto Santa Margherita is separated by the river Livenza. The sandy beach stretches further from Porto Santa Margherita up to Duna Verde.
Climate
Facilities located in the upper sphere of temperate climates temperatures rise in the summer ( May-September) almost daily above 30 ° C. Almost never precipitation - In addition, falls in the summer - except for isolated thunderstorms. In winter, temperatures drop to -5 to -8 ° C. maximum In the winter months the number of influenced by precipitation days increases minimal.
The lagoon of Caorle
The area of the lagoon of Caorle is very extensive and extended at the far end of the Oststrandes ( viale Falconera ) towards Bibione. The two locations are separated by sea a few kilometers from each other; However, you have to make a car a detour inland.
A visit to the lagoon of Caorle is very interesting and instructive. Besides many bird and fish species there are to visit the numerous fishermen's huts. Not infrequently search today known painters on this site to be inspired by the magnificent nature.
The best view over the lagoon is obtained from the hamlet Falconera. Particularly well known this district is renowned for its typical Venetian seafood restaurants that are widely used there. On the edge of the lagoon next to numerous hiking and biking trails, of which you can visit individual fishermen huts. Several times a day a visit with a tour boat is possible.
Attractions
The Duomo, the former episcopal church of the city, was built at the beginning of the 11th century and completed in 1038. Its 48 meter high Campanile from the same period is round and the landmark of the city. It stands in the historic center of the city, whose buildings with modern structures form a harmonious unit.
At the end of the rock dam is the small church of the Madonna dell ' Angelo. It is also worth seeing the church of the Madonna dei Pompei in downtown.
The multi-purpose hall Palaexpomar whose center is the typical Venetian lion annually serves as a venue for trade fairs and conferences of all kinds Among other things found here in February / March, a hotel management Fair. She is the most famous of its kind and, therefore, an important meeting place for the hoteliers of the Adriatic Sea.
The Campanile of Caorle
Madonna dell Angelo at the pier
Madonna dell Angelo inside
The Duomo of Caorle
Policy
The last three mayors (Italian syndic ) of the city of Caorle. In May 2012, local elections were held in Italy.
1992 - 2002: Luigino Moro
2002 - 2012: Marco Sarto ( PdL )
2012 - today: Luciano Striuli ( PdL )
Customs - Special
The festival in honor of the Madonna dell Angelo takes place every five years and is one of the largest of its kind case, the Madonna is carried by Dom from the historical old town of Caorle and loaded at the port on a traditionally decorated boat. The boat travels a sea of approximately 10 kilometers from Caorle about Porto Santa Margherita Caorle and back to the church of the Madonna del Angelo on the eastern beach. This is accompanied by numerous decorated with colorful flags boats and small yachts. On 12 September 2010 was visited by more than 250,000 people, both in - and foreign guests at the religious festival. The next procession takes place in September 2015.
It is worth mentioning in addition to the five annual fireworks and the fish and meat festival, which is annually held in Caorle.
In the 40s, the American writer Ernest Hemingway was a frequent guest in Caorle, where he pursued the fish in the lagoon. There he found the inspiration for his novel Across the River and Into the Trees. Likewise, the property where he was staying for a long time, can still be seen today as Exterior at a lagoon excursion.
Transport and Infrastructure
Through the city lead the two provincial roads SP 54 and SP 59 The infrastructure has expanded in recent years to Porto Santa Margherita and altanea, a newly created subsite of the town of Caorle.
Since 2010, there are about two kilometers outside Caorle, a sports airfield, which is suitable for smaller aircraft and helicopters.
The city of Venice is 60 kilometers from Caorle, but in the summer months ( May to September ) reached daily with about 100 persons which travel ship. In addition, there is a bus ATVO and numerous regional transport companies available.
Sports and Entertainment
In addition to the exhibition hall of Caorle there are also the sports stadium and the 2,000 square-meter sports hall in the city. Every year there international athletes to the respective sporting events. In addition, Caorle offers a great basketball association hosting its events at the local stadium.
In Caorle there is also a so-called Luna Park ( amusement park), which opened its doors from May to early September. Numerous street artists and performers meet annually at a street festival, which is organized in the historic center of Caorle. All year round countless events of various kinds also take place through it.
Agriculture
In the entire area of the vineyard is formative. Among others, the insurance company Generali has (Italian Assicurazioni Generali ) in Ca ' Corniani ( about 2 kilometers from Caorle) a huge wine -growing region. The production and sale take place throughout the year.