The tiny lagoon town nicknamed ‘Little Venice’ with multicoloured houses and bargain hotels

The Italian town of Comacchio in Emilia-Romagna is often dubbed "Little Venice" thanks to its network of picturesque canals.

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The town received its nickname after it was built on 13 islands connected by bridges and a maze of canals.

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While the architecture of Comacchio and Venice is very similar, their price points are very different.

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Sun Online Travel has found hotels in the centre of Comacchio for £50 per person per night at the start of the peak season.

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Meanwhile, similar hotels in the heart of Venice cost at least twice the price, with many costing £150 per person per night.

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There are plenty of things to see in Comacchio, including the Trepponti - a 17th-century bridge. Originally built as a defensive gate, the bridge is home to two small towers.

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There are several other things to see in the small Italian town too, including Loggia del Grano - the town's clock tower.

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