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Bathing at the Lido, near Venice
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Bathing at the Lido, near Venice
Bathers enjoying the warm waters of the Adriatic Sea at the Venice Lido in 1901. The building of the bathing establishment ( stabilimenti ), seen here on the left, was to encourage many Venetians to visit the Lido and within a decade, the erection of smart hotels saw the Lido become a fashionable destination for the smart set. Date: 1901
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Bathing at the Lido: A Venetian Seaside Retreat in the Early 1900s This evocative photograph captures the carefree spirit of bathing at the Lido, near Venice, Italy, in 1901. The warm waters of the Adriatic Sea beckon to the joyful crowd of Venetian bathers, who frolic in the shallow waters, unaware of the transformative impact this seaside destination was about to have on their city. In the background, the building of the stabilimenti, or bathing establishment, can be seen on the left. This innovative structure was designed to encourage many Venetians to visit the Lido, a sandy spit of land that separates the Venetian lagoon from the open sea. Within a decade, the erection of smart hotels saw the Lido become a fashionable destination for the smart set. The stabilimenti offered a range of amenities, including changing rooms, sunbathing areas, and rental of beach chairs and umbrellas. The establishment of these facilities made the Lido an attractive alternative to the crowded and often unsanitary conditions of the city's public beaches. As the popularity of the Lido grew, so too did the sense of glamour and exclusivity that came to define this once modest seaside resort. By the 1920s and 1930s, the Lido was a must-visit destination for European aristocrats, celebrities, and artists, who flocked to its shores to escape the rigors of city life and bask in the sun and sea. Today, the Lido remains a cherished part of Venice's rich cultural heritage, offering visitors a glimpse into the city's past while providing a much-needed respite from the hustle and bustle of modern life.
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