Venice islands: TORCELLO
Of all the islands of the lagoon, Torcello, the so-called Mother of
Venice, offers the most charm. It was the first settlement in 
the
lagoon, during the 5th Century. A legend tells that St.Mark stopped
here during his journey to Aquileia; and it is still a mystery the
discovery, in 1983, of an Egyptian Isis and Horus little statue.
The cathedral, Santa Maria Assunta, is a masterpiece, with its gorgeous floor and mosaics: the original church was built in the 7th century; the bell tower was added in 11th century, and the interior has a byzantine structure and is enricihed with mosaics.
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