regata storica

Regata storica

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September 6th 2009
If you've looked at many photos of Venice, then you have seen these before. The first Sunday of every September is a pageant, a parade, a regatta! The Regata Storica started sometime in the 13th century to celebrate Venice as a maritime superpower (then) and the beauty and unique setting of the city (now). From our perch on the Grand Canal, we were able to see the entire thing. It is quite a ... read more

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Italy became a nation-state in 1861 when the city-states of the peninsula, along with Sardinia and Sicily, were united under King Victor EMMANUEL II. An era of parliamentary government came to a close in the early 1920s when Benito MUSSOLINI establis... ... read more