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Venice Carnival
- Carnevale di Venezia |
| from 06
to 12 February 2010 |
Venice Carnival is steeped in history, charm and tradition: its
inhabitants and tourists alike have taken a keen interest in it,
thanks to its mix of transgression, art, history and culture in
one of the most unique cities in the world.
During the ten days of Carnival leading up to Mardi Gras, Venice
is a hive of activity and entertainment, from improvised street
entertainment to performances put on by the organisers.
Saint Mark’s Square remains the heart of Carnival, with
its huge stage, although other events take place throughout the
city, helping to avoid an excessive build-up of people in pedestrianised
Venice.
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| The Venice Biennale |
| June 2011 |
The Venice Biennale is a major contemporary art exhibition that
takes place once every two years (in odd years) in Venice, Italy.
The Venice Biennale has for over a century been one of the most
prestigious cultural institutions in the world. Ever since its
foundation in 1895, it has been in the avant-garde, promoting
new artistic trends and organising international events in the
contemporary arts in accordance with a multi-disciplinary model
which characterises its unique nature.
After World War I, the Biennale showed increasing interest in
innovative traditions in modern art. Between the two World Wars,
many important modern artists had their work exhibited there.
The formal Biennale is based at a park the Giardini that houses
30 permanent national pavilions.
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63° Venice International Film
Festival |
| September 2009 |
The 63rd edition of the Venice Film Festival will take place
from August 30 to September 9, 2006. It will be articulated according
to the estabilished outline: the Venezia 63 section will present
the films competing for the Golden Lion, some of the most important
works of the year will be shown Out of Competition, while Orizzonti
will provide a picture of new trends in cinema.
The international short film competition Corto Cortissimo is
also confirmed. David Lynch will be awarded the Golden Lion for
Lifetime Achievement at the 63rd Venice Film Festival.
The award will be presented to the director on Sept. 6 on the
occasion of the screening of INLAND EMPIRE.
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Regata Storica |
| 05 September 2009 |
Even now the Regata Storica is one of the most spectacular, picturesque
and moving events of Venetian life, capable of both charming the
tourists and exciting the locals. As the multi-coloured boats
speed past thousands of spectators, crowded along the banks, or
in the floating stands, or even better in one of the boats moored
along the Canal, an incessant babble acts as the soundtrack to
the competition. Many different competitions take place within
the Regata Storica: the champions regatta in "gondolini",
the regatta in "caorline", the women's regatta in "mascarete",
the young rowers' regatta in "pupparini".
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Redentore |
| 17 July 2010 |
The Redentore is one of the Venetians’ most treasured festivities,
and is a tourist attraction thanks to the spectacular firework
display in the evening. It falls on the third Sunday in July,
when Holy Mass is held in the presence of the Patriarch, followed
by a religious procession.
But the special moment of the festivity takes place on Saturday
night: with the unbeatable backdrop of Saint Mark’s Basin,
a play of lights and reflections produce a kaleidoscope of colours
with the silhouetted spires, domes and bell towers of the city
behind.
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The Vogalonga |
| May 2010 |
This event originated 29 years ago with the aim of making Venetians
aware of the problem of swell created by engine-powered boats,
thanks to the initiative of a group of Venetians who were lovers
of rowing and of the traditions of the "Serenissima".
Since then the number of participants, especially from abroad,
has continued to grow, with entries totalling up to 1500 boats.
In the morning a large number of boats of every type and shape
gather in St. Mark's Basin opposite the Doge's Palace to await
the start; they then set off on a roughly 30 kilometre long course
that winds its way among the lagoon islands before returning to
Venice along the Rio di Cannaregio to finish at the Punta della
Dogana.
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| Venice Marathon
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| 25 October
2009 |
| The Venicemarathon, now in its
18th year, has earned a place among the most important events of
the city. It is a sports event of international standing, attracting
over 6,000 runners from all over the world every year. The marathon
is held over the official Olympic distance of 42,195 kilometers
(26,224 miles). The course is flat and basically downhill. It starts
from Stra and runs along the River Brenta, passing in front of the
magnificent Palladian Villas of the area. The runners arrive in
Venice via the Liberty Bridge, which links the mainland to the city.
After crossing a floating bridge 400 feet long over the Grand Canal
which leads to St. Mark's Square, runners reach the Riva dei Sette
Martiri in the picturesque waterfront of Venice where the finish
line is located. |
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