Venice is a city in northeastern Italy. The administrative center of the Venice region and the territorial unit of the same name, equated to a province. It forms a commune divided into 6 self-governing districts. The patron saint of the city is the apostle Mark, the evangelist, whose relics are kept right here in the Cathedral of St. Mark, in connection with which many Christian pilgrims from all over the world always came to the city.
Here you can walk through the narrow streets where the charming Casanova once walked, ride an elegant gondola, and enjoy a bright sunset on the shores of the Venetian lagoon. And above all, wherever you go in Venice, the buildings and palaces of the Renaissance era will constantly delight your eye. But they are not the only sights of the city. Tourists are always attracted by the ancient Rialto Bridge (Ponte Rialto), San Marco Square (Piazza di San Marco), the Church of Santa Maria della Salute (Santa Maria della Salute) and other wonderful places.
An island city that was once the center of a maritime republic. It was the largest seaport in late medieval Europe and the continent's commercial and cultural link with Asia.
Venice is unique in terms of its environment, architecture and history, and during the days of the Republic, the city was called la serenissima ("the most serene" or "the sublime"). Venice remains the main Italian port on the northern Adriatic Sea and one of the oldest tourist and cultural centers in the world.
Famous Venetian events
There are many fun ways to spend your vacation in Venice and enjoy the culture while touring the city of Venice. What about all the special events and festivals in the city of Venice?
The most famous, of course, is the Venetian Carnival. This twelve-day festival is known worldwide for its extravagant costumes and masks. Did you know that these masks used to be worn almost year-round? Behind the mask, people could move around the city without being recognized.
Another event that attracts many visitors is the Venice Biennale. One of the leading exhibitions of contemporary art. This art exhibition is held every two years. Other art forms such as architecture, dance, theater and music take place every year. The Venice Film Festival is also part of the Biennale festival.
If you travel to Venice in July, you can visit La Festa dei Redentore on the third Sunday of July. This celebration ends with a large fireworks display that attracts many visitors. It is also known for its decorated gondolas and festively decorated canals. The event is celebrated in memory of the plague epidemic that occurred from 1575 to 1577. Now the evening is mostly spent with friends, going on canal boats and enjoying delicious Venetian dishes together to celebrate the good life. The fireworks are a spectacular finish, especially when viewed from the water.
On the first Sunday of September, you can witness a unique sporting event that has been taking place since the 13th century: the Regata Storica. On the day of the regatta, the Great Canal is closed for vaporetto (public transport) for a few hours and is completely given over to the participants of the regatta. Regata storica consists of two main parts - a colorful historical performance and an emotional sports competition.
The main stand is in Ca' Foscari. A few more floating tribunes are being built, tickets for which must be booked in advance. You can watch absolutely free, but you need to choose a place a few hours before the start.
The sight is impressive! Historical ships, participants in historical costumes. And if the Venetian carnival is a show for tourists, the regatta is more of an event for locals.
