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Mestre and MargheraTravel and Tourist Information
ABOVE: A platform sign in the Venice Mestre Railroad Station. INSET BELOW: The Galleria G. Matteotti in downtown Mestre, and passengers on a commuter train from Mestre to Venice.
Mestre and its neighboring district of Marghera are often regarded as mainland suburbs of Venice, although they're part of the Comune di Venezia. Both are located at the foot of the causeway and railroad bridge that lead from the Italian mainland to Venice's historic center. Travelers to Venice often choose Mestre or Marghera as a place to stay for three reasons:
If you're driving, you can park at the inexpensive San Giuliano parking lot and commute into Venice.
Read "Introducing Mestre-Marghera" and click the other links below for detailed travel information about Mestre and how to use the Venetian mainland as a base for exploring Venice:
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