On Sunday, September 7, 2025, Venice will once again host the Regata Storica, its iconic historical regatta along the Grand Canal. This annual event, held on the first Sunday of September, is a living echo of Venice’s maritime and civic grandeur—rich in history, pageantry, and fierce competition.

Every year, late summer in Venice transforms into something extraordinary. From August 27 to September 6, 2025, the Venice International Film Festival returns to the Lido, drawing filmmakers, actors, and cinema lovers from around the world. Now in its 82nd edition, it remains one of the most prestigious film festivals in the world—where cinematic history […]

In 1848, the Venetian lawyer Daniele Manin rose to lead a courageous insurrection and proclaimed the short-lived Republic of San Marco, standing against Austrian domination and becoming a symbol of Venice’s quest for liberty. Today, his legacy is forever tied to St. Mark’s Basilica, where his final resting place lies in the Piazzetta dei Leoncini, […]

Tucked away at the southern edge of the Venetian Lagoon, Chioggia is often referred to as “Little Venice”—but don’t let the nickname fool you. While its canals, bridges, and architecture may remind you of its more famous sister, Chioggia has a distinct personality, forged over centuries of independence, rivalry, and resilience. This is a city […]