The Festa del Redentore The Festa del Redentore. A traditional and visually stunning festival in Venice; celebrating deliverance from a 16th C plague and the construction of Palladio’s Church. For 2025, the event will take place on Saturday, July 19th, and Sunday,...
The Festa della Sensa The Festa della Sensa. It re-enacts aspects of the history of the Republic of Venice, its intimate relationship with the Sea and Venetian Rowing practice. It takes place in May and is the first important water festival of the year. The 2025...
The Vogalonga The Vogalonga is one of the main water festivals in Venice , a 32km non-competitive race for rowing boats; in the spirit of historical festivities. It is normally held in May, on the Sunday morning following the “Sensa Festival”; but because the...
The Regata Storica of Venice The Regata Storica of Venice. It is an important annual traditional event; featuring an historic water pageant and boat racing competitions. It is the main event in the annual “Voga alla Veneta”, rowing calendar and...
Scala Contarini del Bovolo Scala Contarini del Bovolo. Situated at the courtyard side of the Palazzo Contarini; is Venice’s most impressive and admired spiral staircase. The Scala Contarini del Bovolo name of this multi-arched structure, is derived from the word...
