VENEDIG ZENTRUM

Abfahrt von Fusina und Ankunft in Venedig Zattere – Richtung Accademia – Besuch der Galerie (Werke von Giorgione, Tiziano, Carpaccio, Tintoretto) und Blick auf die Brücke – Vaporettofahrt nach Piazzale Roma mit der Linie 1 (bezaubernder Blick auf die ganzen Paläste des Canal Grande) bis der Ca’ d’Oro Haltestelle, Hauptwerk des Flamboyanstils des XV Jahrhunderts in der zivilen Architektur. Ca’ d’Oro bedeutet „goldenes Haus“, so genannt wegen der Goldblattern, die einst die Fassade dekorierten (Tip: Besuch der Franchetti Galerie), weiter in Richtung Rialto und durch die Rialto Brücke, im Stein gebaut auf der Stelle einer holzernen Brücke im XVI Jahrhundert (drei Passagen und zwei Reihen Laden) – durch die berühmten Obst – und Gemüse und Fischmarkt und durch den S. Polo Platz kommen Sie an die gotische Chiesa dei Frari, des XIV Jahrhunderts (Tip: die malrischen Werke innen) zu Fuss oder mit dem Vaporetto Linie 1 erreichen Sie Ca’ Rezzonico – eventueller Besuch des Peggy Guggenheim Museums (kunst des frühen 20.Jh.) – ruckkehr zu den Zattere und von hier zurück nach Fusina mit dem Motorboot.

RIVIERA DEL BRENTA

Ausflug zu den bezaubernden venetianischen Villa, die an der Brenta Ufer stehen – Sie können an den Fluss entweder mit dem Auto oder mit dem Fahrrad fahren (falls sie über ein Boot verfugen, können sie auch zum Fluss damit fahren) in Richtung Padua – die Villa Foscari vom Palladio zu Malcontenta (XVI Jh., mit drei Reihen, jonischen Pronaon und Innesaal auf griechischem Kreuz), Villa Widmann zu Mira (XVIII Jh., mit krummlinigen Tympanon und Eingang mit dorischen Kolumnen), Villa La Barbariga zu S. Pietro di Strà (XVIII Jh., zentraler Haptteil und symmetrische Flügel) Villa Pisani Nazionale zu Strà (XVIII Jh., mit zwei Hofern, und in der Mitte einem Hauptteil mit dreieckigen Tympanon, und breitem Park) sind alle ein Besuch wert.

Traditionelle Feste

The Carnival

Re-launched two decades ago, the Carnival was immediately regarded both in Italy and abroad as an event not to be missed
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

THE SENSA FEAST-DAY

In previous centuries this holiday held an important role in the social and political life of Venice, which resulted in one of the most important and sumptuous celebrations, interweaving the legend, myth and history of the city.
If, historically speaking, the Sensa is the result of an overlapping of civil and religious rites and events through the ages, today we prefer to give it the meaning of festivity of the Sea and therefore of a festivity of a city which draws its raison d'être from its relationship with the sea.

THE REDENTORE FEAST-DAY

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.
The weekend ends with a gondola regatta.

THE HISTORICAL REGATTA

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.
A historical procession commemorates the welcome given to Caterina Cornaro, wife of the King of Cyprus, in 1489 after she renounced her throne in favour of Venice. It is a procession of 16th century style boats, with the famous Bucintoro, the boat representing the Serenissima, at its head.
Then comes the competition. The spectators participate with gusto and shouts of encouragement during the sporting events.

THE FEAST-DAY OF THE MADONNA DELLA SALUTE

The Feast-day of the Madonna della Salute is probably the least "touristy" of the Venetian festivities and evokes strong religious feelings among the city's inhabitants.
The holiday is, like the Redentore, in memory of another bout of pestilence, which lasted for two years from 1630-31, and the subsequent vow by the Doge to obtain the intercession of the Virgin Mary.
Even today, thousands of inhabitants visit the main altar of the imposing Salute Church on November 21 to give thanks, and a strong symbolic tie remains between the city and the Virgin Mary.

THE ROWING SEASON (April - September)

Every year from April to September, in Venice and on the lagoon, there are more than 120 regattas, in addition to the famous Historical Regatta.
Many of these races are spontaneous; eleven are promoted by the Municipality of Venice in collaboration with the Rowers' Associations and the Co-ordination of the Rowing Clubs with the aim of keeping alive a sporting practice which originates from the very nature of the city. Many of these regattas coincide with traditional festivities and festivals where the race once represented an occasion of not only true popular but also institutional glory.