Events Grand Canal (Venice)



gondolas on grand canal


historical regatta

on first sunday of september takes place historical regatta ( regata storica ), competition between venetian boats watched thousands of people banks or floating stands. competitions preceded historical procession ( corteo storico ) remembering entrance of queen of cyprus catherine cornaro after abdication in 1489: gondoliers in costumes sail in typical 16th century boats following bucentaur, doge s state galley.


the feast-day of madonna della salute

on november 21, venetians thank virgin mary saving plague epidemic in 1630-38 pilgrimage santa maria della salute. pilgrims cross grand canal on temporary pontoon bridge campo santa maria zobenigo, , enjoy stalls , traditional dishes.




panorama of grand canal




panorama of grand canal








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