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Venice’s Marriage of the Sea – Festa della Sensa 2013

March 26, 2013 by
Doge's ship

Festa della Sensa - a Venice Festival Which Includes the Marriage of the Sea Ceremony: The Festa della Sensa (Feast of the Ascension), is a historical and colourful Venice festival that has been captured by many artists. This Ascension Day festival goes back to the days of the Venetian Republic and marks two important events in the city's history. Venice was a maritime power in the past and La Sensa celebrations also highlight the city's close affinity with the sea and the art of rowing … [Read more...]

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Festivals – Venice May Festivals

May 1, 2009 by
Venice Canal Grande

Some Interesting May Festivals around Venice: Festa della Sparesea (May 1) - A festival and regatta to celebrate the new season's asparagus is held on Cavallino, in the lagoon, where this crop is grown. The local variety of asparagus is the green and slightly bitter Montine grown in Cavallino. Festa Medioevale del vino Bianco di Soave (May 5) - If you happen to be in the 14th century fortified town of Soave in mid May you may be lucky enough to witness this celebration.  This Soave … [Read more...]

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