Events in Venice

The exhibition boasts over 100 works from leading international institutions (40 masterpieces by Rousseau himself and 60 works for the purposes of comparison), and is held in the beautiful surroundings of the Doge's Apartments at the Doge's Palace. Palazzo Ducale San Marco 1, 30124 Venezia Infoline and booking tel. (+39) 041 0988169

The exhibition documents Charles Pollock’s full career, with most of the material (art and documents, some of it never before exhibited) being loaned by the Charles Pollock Archive, Paris, thanks to the Pollock family.

April 25 is a busy day on the Venetian calendar. Saint Mark, Venice's patron saint, is celebrated on this day with a gondoliers' regatta, commemorations of the saint at Saint Mark's Basilica, and festivities in Saint Mark's Square. Tradition also holds that the Saint Mark's Day is the day on which men give their wives or girlfriends the "bocolo," the bloom of the red rose.

THE GREAT UNIVERSAL EXHIBITION DEDICATED TO WATER. AQUAE VENICE 2015 wants to describe, in a simple, experiential, educational and interactive way, to everybody how and why water deeply influences our lives and the way in which this theme will be developed in industry, feeding, culture in next decades. Aquae Venice 2015 is the great universal exhibition dedicated to water, the unique official side event of Milan Universal Exhibition dedicated to food and feeding, from which is patronized, scheduled from May, 3 to October, 31, 2015. For this occasion the new AQUAE pavilion has been designed and built. This is a pavilion dedicated to water: extension of the Expo in the Venetian Lagoon, which analyses and explores the relationship between Man and Water.

Ever since its foundation, the Venice Biennale has been at the forefront in the research and promotion of new artistic trends. The Venice Biennale was founded in 1895 and it is now one of the most famous and prestigious cultural organizations in the world. It has been recognised as the world leader in contemporary art exhibitions and the countries participating have increased from 59 (in 1999) to 88 in 2013.

The Festa della Sensa, the ceremony which commemorates Venice's marriage to the sea, takes place on the first Sunday after Ascension Day (40 days after Easter). The celebrations of the Sensa includes a magnificent procession at sea, with colourful parade boats from all the rowing associations in Venice following the magnificent Serenissima which carries the mayor and the patriarch.

The exhibition boasts over 100 works from leading international institutions (40 masterpieces by Rousseau himself and 60 works for the purposes of comparison), and is held in the beautiful surroundings of the Doge's Apartments at the Doge's Palace. Palazzo Ducale San Marco 1, 30124 Venezia Infoline and booking tel. (+39) 041 0988169

The Volalonga, held the weekend following the Sensa festival, is an exciting 32 kilometer rowing race with up to 3000 participants. It runs from San Marco Basin to the island of Burano and returns through the Grand Canal to finish at the Arsenale.

A yearly boat race between the four Italian Maritime Republics that sailed the seas in medieval times is hosted, in turn, on the Mediterranean at Amalfi and Genoa, on the Arno in Pisa and on the lagoon in Venice, to commemorate the historical figures and memories of the four cities.

Ever since its foundation, the Venice Biennale has been at the forefront in the research and promotion of new artistic trends. The Venice Biennale was founded in 1895 and it is now one of the most famous and prestigious cultural organizations in the world. It has been recognised as the world leader in contemporary art exhibitions and the countries participating have increased from 59 (in 1999) to 88 in 2013.

AQUAE VENICE 2015: 3rd April - 31st October THE GREAT UNIVERSAL EXHIBITION DEDICATED TO WATER. AQUAE VENICE 2015 wants to describe, in a simple, experiential, educational and interactive way, to everybody how and why water deeply influences our lives and the way in which this theme will be developed in industry, feeding, culture in next decades. Aquae Venice 2015 is the great universal exhibition dedicated to water, the unique official side event of Milan Universal Exhibition dedicated to food and feeding, from which is patronized, scheduled from May, 3 to October, 31, 2015. For this occasion the new AQUAE pavilion has been designed and built. This is a pavilion dedicated to water: extension of the Expo in the Venetian Lagoon, which analyses and explores the relationship between Man and Water.

The exhibition boasts over 100 works from leading international institutions (40 masterpieces by Rousseau himself and 60 works for the purposes of comparison), and is held in the beautiful surroundings of the Doge's Apartments at the Doge's Palace. Palazzo Ducale San Marco 1, 30124 Venezia Infoline and booking tel. (+39) 041 0988169

The exhibition boasts over 100 works from leading international institutions (40 masterpieces by Rousseau himself and 60 works for the purposes of comparison), and is held in the beautiful surroundings of the Doge's Apartments at the Doge's Palace. Palazzo Ducale San Marco 1, 30124 Venezia Infoline and booking tel. (+39) 041 0988169

The Redentore is the oldest continuously celebrated date on the Venetian calendar. At the end of a plague epidemic in 1576, the city commissioned Andrea Palladio to build a church on the Giudecca – Il Redentore (the Redeemer). Every July, a pontoon bridge is built across the canal that separates the Giudecca from Venice proper, so people can make the pilgrimage to the church. But, while the religious part of the festival falls on Sunday, what makes this weekend so special are the festivities on Saturday night. Boats of every shape and size gather in the lagoon between St Mark’s, San Giorgio, the Punta della Dogana and the Giudecca, each holding merry-makers supplied with food and drink. This party culminates in an amazing fireworks display.

THE GREAT UNIVERSAL EXHIBITION DEDICATED TO WATER. AQUAE VENICE 2015 wants to describe, in a simple, experiential, educational and interactive way, to everybody how and why water deeply influences our lives and the way in which this theme will be developed in industry, feeding, culture in next decades. Aquae Venice 2015 is the great universal exhibition dedicated to water, the unique official side event of Milan Universal Exhibition dedicated to food and feeding, from which is patronized, scheduled from May, 3 to October, 31, 2015. For this occasion the new AQUAE pavilion has been designed and built. This is a pavilion dedicated to water: extension of the Expo in the Venetian Lagoon, which analyses and explores the relationship between Man and Water.

Ever since its foundation, the Venice Biennale has been at the forefront in the research and promotion of new artistic trends. The Venice Biennale was founded in 1895 and it is now one of the most famous and prestigious cultural organizations in the world. It has been recognised as the world leader in contemporary art exhibitions and the countries participating have increased from 59 (in 1999) to 88 in 2013.

Ever since its foundation, the Venice Biennale has been at the forefront in the research and promotion of new artistic trends. The Venice Biennale was founded in 1895 and it is now one of the most famous and prestigious cultural organizations in the world. It has been recognised as the world leader in contemporary art exhibitions and the countries participating have increased from 59 (in 1999) to 88 in 2013.

THE GREAT UNIVERSAL EXHIBITION DEDICATED TO WATER. AQUAE VENICE 2015 wants to describe, in a simple, experiential, educational and interactive way, to everybody how and why water deeply influences our lives and the way in which this theme will be developed in industry, feeding, culture in next decades. Aquae Venice 2015 is the great universal exhibition dedicated to water, the unique official side event of Milan Universal Exhibition dedicated to food and feeding, from which is patronized, scheduled from May, 3 to October, 31, 2015. For this occasion the new AQUAE pavilion has been designed and built. This is a pavilion dedicated to water: extension of the Expo in the Venetian Lagoon, which analyses and explores the relationship between Man and Water.

Even now 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 procession commemorates the welcome given to Caterina Cornaro, wife of the King of Cyprus, in 1489 after she renounced her throne in favour of Venice. It is a procession of 16th century style boats, with the famous Bucintoro, the boat representing the Serenissima, at its head. Then comes the competition. The spectators participate with gusto and shouts of encouragement during the sporting events.

THE GREAT UNIVERSAL EXHIBITION DEDICATED TO WATER. AQUAE VENICE 2015 wants to describe, in a simple, experiential, educational and interactive way, to everybody how and why water deeply influences our lives and the way in which this theme will be developed in industry, feeding, culture in next decades. Aquae Venice 2015 is the great universal exhibition dedicated to water, the unique official side event of Milan Universal Exhibition dedicated to food and feeding, from which is patronized, scheduled from May, 3 to October, 31, 2015. For this occasion the new AQUAE pavilion has been designed and built. This is a pavilion dedicated to water: extension of the Expo in the Venetian Lagoon, which analyses and explores the relationship between Man and Water.

Ever since its foundation, the Venice Biennale has been at the forefront in the research and promotion of new artistic trends. The Venice Biennale was founded in 1895 and it is now one of the most famous and prestigious cultural organizations in the world. It has been recognised as the world leader in contemporary art exhibitions and the countries participating have increased from 59 (in 1999) to 88 in 2013.