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The Regata Storica is one of the most important traditional events in Venice. It takes place every first Sunday of September, which is this year on September 2, 2018. The event consists of 2 parts: …
The Festa del Redentore is one of the most important traditional events in Venice. It celebrates the end of the plague of the 16th century and is a yearly event ever since. It takes place …
Did you ever wonder about the ‘pali da casada’, the colourful poles in front of palazzos and hotels along the canals in Venice? These wooden structures are an intrinsic part of the skyline and the …
The Festa della Sensa is a traditional event, which symbolizes the marriage between Venice and the sea. It takes place on May 13, 2018, which is the Sunday after Ascension (Sensa in Italian). Last year, …
Gondoliers are an important Venetian icon and remind us of a glamorous lifestyle. They represent one of the eldest trades in the city. There is however still a lot of mystery around the gondoliers’ world. …
Carnevale di Venezia (Venice Carnival) is undoubtedly one of the most famous carnivals in the world. The beautiful costumes and typical Venetian masks transform the city in a magical way. The glamour of it all …