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During the year a lot of world wide events take place in Venice: the Carnival, the Historical Regatta, the Biennale of Arts, and many other important exhibitions held in various museums.
- Carnival in Venice has risen up from its ashes and become a huge event, able to attract curiosity and visitors from all over the world.
- San Marco on April 25th
- The day of Sensa (ascension) in late spring with the evocation of the "marriage of the sea"
- In May the Vogalonga, big regata day in town;
- The redeemer day (Redentore) on the 3rd Sunday in July, with the traditional night trip by boat and fire games in the laguna;
- On the first Sunday in September the spectacular historical Regata in the Canal Grande
- The Biennale of arts at Giardini (Gardens) in summer every two years;
- The Festival of Cinema at the Lido and the literature award Supercampiello in the frame of Palazzo Ducale;
- The Madonna della Salute holiday on November 21, one of the cherished by the inhabitants.
EVENTS
Regata delle Befane - 6th January - Canal Grande
The historical regatta along the Canal Grande, raced by regatta champions in fancy dresses.
Venice Carnival - February (15 days before the Lent) - Venezia
It is the most known among venetian traditional events. Thousands of fancy dressed people come from all over the world for sharing a busy time table of happenings and amusements.
Vogalonga - May (the sunday after the Ascension) - Laguna di Venezia
The Vogalonga is the regatta and venetian row festival. Thousands of boats defile in front of San Marco through the most important islands of the lagoon.
Festa della Sensa - May (last week of the month) - San Nicolò (Lido di Venezia)
The feast of Sensa celebrates the "marriage with the sea". During a special ceremony on the water the ring of the bond with the sea is thrown from Bucintoro in front of the port of S. Andrea, water door of Venice.
Festa del Redentore - July (the third sunday of the month) - Bacino San Marco
It is the famous feast ending with fire games. In the basin of San Marco thousands of boats get together and wait by tasting typical venetian for the big final.
Regata Storica - September (the first sunday of the month) - Canal Grande
The historical Regatta is an ancient competition on the traditional venetian boats. Men and women are busy to defile through the heart of the town.
Campiello Awards - September (first/second sunday of the month) - Palazzo Ducale
It is probably the most important Italian literature award. In the wonderful frame of the inner court of Palazzo Ducale an international jury rewards the best literature works of the year.
Venice Marathon - October (middle of month) - Strà (Riv. del Brenta)
The Venice marathon is the most important international sport competition taking place in Venice. One of the most famous marathons of the world offers the charm of a wonderful environment with the arrival close to Piazza San Marco.
TRANSPORT
Ferrovie dello Stato
The link with the page giving directly all time tables of trains departing or arriving to and from all Italian towns.
ACTV
The administration of public transport of Venice-Mestre: time tables and lines of buses from the mainland and boats crossing the channels of the town.
ATVO
The administration of public transport connecting Venice with all other towns of the district and region. In the page: time tables, itineraries and routes.
Alitalia
The page of the national airline. The airport of Venice - Marco Polo is only a few km far from the town and is reachable also from San Marco by a direct line of motorboats.
"Marco Polo" International Airport
The page of the international airport of Venice, where you can find all connections to other Italian and European towns, airlines and schedules.
Venice Port
In this page you will get information about organisation statistics and news of the port, revised by the port authority of Venice.
Società Autostrade
It offers information about the Italian motorways, the "blue points", viacard and telepass supplying also information about present traffic conditions and weather.
VARIOUS
Casino' Municipale di Venezia (Sede invernale)
For information phone 041 5297111
Azienda Promozione Turistica
A guide of Venice always update to enjoy your stay. Here you will find all events, itineraries, strands, rooms and whatever you don't have to miss.
Venice Carnival
The most famous Carnival all over the world !
The history, culture how it was and how it is.
Comune di Venezia
The page of the Administration of the Town of Venice.
Provincia di Venezia
The page of the District of Venice.
Regione Veneto
The page of the Region Veneto.
Collegium Ducale
The orchestra Collegium Ducale of Venice brings together musicians from the best orchestras of the region and has a rich repertory from the Baroque to 1900.
During the year a lot of world wide events take place in Venice: the Carnival, the Historical Regatta, the Biennale of Arts, and many other important exhibitions held in various museums.
- Carnival in Venice has risen up from its ashes and become a huge event, able to attract curiosity and visitors from all over the world.
- San Marco on April 25th
- The day of Sensa (ascension) in late spring with the evocation of the "marriage of the sea"
- In May the Vogalonga, big regata day in town;
- The redeemer day (Redentore) on the 3rd Sunday in July, with the traditional night trip by boat and fire games in the laguna;
- On the first Sunday in September the spectacular historical Regata in the Canal Grande
- The Biennale of arts at Giardini (Gardens) in summer every two years;
- The Festival of Cinema at the Lido and the literature award Supercampiello in the frame of Palazzo Ducale;
- The Madonna della Salute holiday on November 21, one of the cherished by the inhabitants.
EVENTS
Regata delle Befane - 6th January - Canal Grande
The historical regatta along the Canal Grande, raced by regatta champions in fancy dresses.
Venice Carnival - February (15 days before the Lent) - Venezia
It is the most known among venetian traditional events. Thousands of fancy dressed people come from all over the world for sharing a busy time table of happenings and amusements.
Vogalonga - May (the sunday after the Ascension) - Laguna di Venezia
The Vogalonga is the regatta and venetian row festival. Thousands of boats defile in front of San Marco through the most important islands of the lagoon.
Festa della Sensa - May (last week of the month) - San Nicolò (Lido di Venezia)
The feast of Sensa celebrates the "marriage with the sea". During a special ceremony on the water the ring of the bond with the sea is thrown from Bucintoro in front of the port of S. Andrea, water door of Venice.
Festa del Redentore - July (the third sunday of the month) - Bacino San Marco
It is the famous feast ending with fire games. In the basin of San Marco thousands of boats get together and wait by tasting typical venetian for the big final.
Regata Storica - September (the first sunday of the month) - Canal Grande
The historical Regatta is an ancient competition on the traditional venetian boats. Men and women are busy to defile through the heart of the town.
Campiello Awards - September (first/second sunday of the month) - Palazzo Ducale
It is probably the most important Italian literature award. In the wonderful frame of the inner court of Palazzo Ducale an international jury rewards the best literature works of the year.
Venice Marathon - October (middle of month) - Strà (Riv. del Brenta)
The Venice marathon is the most important international sport competition taking place in Venice. One of the most famous marathons of the world offers the charm of a wonderful environment with the arrival close to Piazza San Marco.
TRANSPORT
Ferrovie dello Stato
The link with the page giving directly all time tables of trains departing or arriving to and from all Italian towns.
ACTV
The administration of public transport of Venice-Mestre: time tables and lines of buses from the mainland and boats crossing the channels of the town.
ATVO
The administration of public transport connecting Venice with all other towns of the district and region. In the page: time tables, itineraries and routes.
Alitalia
The page of the national airline. The airport of Venice - Marco Polo is only a few km far from the town and is reachable also from San Marco by a direct line of motorboats.
"Marco Polo" International Airport
The page of the international airport of Venice, where you can find all connections to other Italian and European towns, airlines and schedules.
Venice Port
In this page you will get information about organisation statistics and news of the port, revised by the port authority of Venice.
Società Autostrade
It offers information about the Italian motorways, the "blue points", viacard and telepass supplying also information about present traffic conditions and weather.
VARIOUS
Casino' Municipale di Venezia (Sede invernale)
For information phone 041 5297111
Azienda Promozione Turistica
A guide of Venice always update to enjoy your stay. Here you will find all events, itineraries, strands, rooms and whatever you don't have to miss.
Venice Carnival
The most famous Carnival all over the world !
The history, culture how it was and how it is.
Comune di Venezia
The page of the Administration of the Town of Venice.
Provincia di Venezia
The page of the District of Venice.
Regione Veneto
The page of the Region Veneto.
Collegium Ducale
The orchestra Collegium Ducale of Venice brings together musicians from the best orchestras of the region and has a rich repertory from the Baroque to 1900.
