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Location Information:
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 water pageant
commemorates the welcome given to
Caterina Cornaro, wife of the King
of Cyprus, in 1489, after she
renounced her throne in favour of
Venice. Scores of typically 16th
century-style boats with gondoliers
in period costume carry the Doge,
his wife and all the highest ranking
Venetian officials up the Grand
Canal in a brightly coloured parade,
with the famous Bucintoro, the boat
representing the Serenissima, at its
head.
Then,
many different races take place: the
champions regatta in "gondolini",
the regatta in "caorline", the
women's regatta in "mascarete", the
young rowers' regatta in "pupparini".
The spectators participate with
gusto and shouts of encouragement.
Water
is the element that most
characterises Venice and it is no
coincidence that the most famous and
spectacular festivity in the city
takes place on the waters of the
Grand Canal. The spectacular event
starts with a magnificent historical
procession consisting of splendid,
elaborately carved boats complete
with hundreds od figures in gorgeous
brocade costume.
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