"For over a decade, overtourism in Venice has made life harder for residents. Enter Comacchio - an Italian city less than two hours away with a similar landscape and vibe that most tourists have yet to discover. Like Venice, Comacchio is made up of islands, where you'll find canals rather than streets and historic, colorful buildings lining the waterways. But unlike Venice, this floating city is a hidden gem."
"The park is part of a protected biosphere reserve and a UNESCO World Heritage site. A representative of the locally owned tour company, Comacchio Experience, said it's a must-see for visitors. "You can imagine the lagoon like a big lake, so you cannot see the horizon on the other side of this lagoon, but it's not totally water," the representative told Business Insider. "Inside the water, we have a lot of banks and houses of ancient fishermen.""
Comacchio is a small Italian island city with canals, historic colorful buildings, and a calm, uncrowded atmosphere often compared to Venice. The city sits near Po Delta Park, which includes the Comacchio Lagoons—one of Italy's largest wetland complexes—and forms part of a protected biosphere reserve and UNESCO World Heritage site. The lagoons host many waterbirds, including pink flamingos. Visitors can explore by walking, biking, or taking boat tours to see banks, ancient fishermen's houses, and wildlife. The town offers local eel-based cuisine and serves as a tranquil alternative to overtouristed Venice.
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