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IS THERE ANYTHING MORE ROMANTIC THAN LOSING YOURSELF IN VENICE?
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Vogalonga: The rowing festival on the lagoon
Boats are an icon of Venice. There are also many events dedicated to boating and rowing in the city.Many races take place over the season, culminating in the famous traditional regatta held the first Sunday in September. An histor…
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Take to the water
The boats typical of the Venetian lagoon and the Adriatic Sea have shaped the history, economy and life of the city.Caorline, mascarete, sandoli, s’cioponi, topi, peate, burci, bragozzi, pieleghi and trabaccoli and of course the w…
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Mestre: a special alternative to Venice
Just before you cross the lagoon, on the long road and Rail Bridge leading to Venice, you'll find “Mestre”. It's a built-up area that has developed around the major economic activities of Venice's mainland, with a port, shipyards,…