Port Marghera
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Port Marghera is a significant industrial and commercial port located on the mainland shore of the Venice Lagoon, adjacent to the suburb of Mestre. It was developed starting in 1919 and is now administratively part of the city of Venice. Historically, Port Marghera was home to a large oil-refining and petrochemical complex, which contributed to air pollution that damaged Venice's architecture. While industrial activity has decreased, the port remains one of Italy's most important, handling various industries including chemical, metallurgical, and engineering, and serves as a key export and import hub for regional products and raw materials.12
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