Among Traditions, Festivals and Art: Celebration of St Mary of Health in Venice.

St Mary of Health celebrations take place in Venice every year on 21st November. On this occasion, Venetians use to celebrate this day joining the Basilica of St Mary of Health and asking the “Black Madonna” (on the high altar) health wishes for themselves or a relative. All day long, the basilica is filled by people who want to pray.

In Rio Terà dei Catecumeni, celebrations keep going on with balloons, cotton candy and candies!

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The 5th edition of Salone del Volo arrives in Padua (unlikely past editions that took place in Venice).

Thanks to the synergy among the company Expo Venice (owner of the brand of the event) the Gino Allegri Airport and Padovafiere, it will be possible to reach the fair by car or plane.

From 28th to 30th September

The 69th Venice International Film Festival, organized by La Biennale di Venezia, will be held in Venice Lido from August 29th to September 8th, 2012, directed by Alberto Barbera.

The aim of the Festival is to raise awareness and spread the international cinema in all its forms: as art, entertainment and industry, in a spirit of freedom and tolerance. In addition, the Festival includes retrospectives to pay homage to the greatest figures of cinema as a contribution towards raising awareness of the history of cinema.

Here are some of the titles scheduled for today 3rd September:

For all Venetians and foreign visitors, on Sunday 2nd September will take place the famous Venice Historical Regatta.

It is the main event in the yearly “Voga alla Veneta” rowing calendar. This unique sport has been practiced in the Venetian lagoon for thousands of years and today it is well-known for the spectacular historical water parade preceding the race.

Many 16th century-style boats with gondoliers in period costume carry the Doge, the Doge’s wife and all the Venetian officials along the Grand Canal

That’s the middle of the summer here in Italy. September with its mild temperatures is near and it will be the perfect period for visiting many beautiful art cities.

How not to think about the world-famous city on the lagoon, Venice? Such a romantic place for couples is not to miss in a trip to Italy.

A holiday in Venice is an experience to do at least once in a lifetime…Why? Come and see with your eyes!

Do you never heard about the “city of love”? We are talking about an old city built on sea, a real labyrinth of narrow passageways and alleys, little squares, channels