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

On Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th July, Venice celebrates the Reedemer feast.

It is a festival particularly popular with Venetians as it combines a religious theme with a spectacular celebration thanks to the phantasmagorical fireworks that will enchant people in Venice on Saturday night from 11.30 pm until midnight.

At dusk, just as they have done for centuries, numerous small boats decked out with balloons, decortions, begin to flock into St. Mark Bay and the Giudecca Canal.

Into the boats all the participants enjoy a sumptuous typical Venetian dinner.

Historical Notes

The Reedemer feast is a tradition dating back to 1577 and its name takes origins after the Reedentor church that was designed

Are you still planning your next holidays and don’t know where to go?

Have you ever been to Italy? Many people when deciding to spend their holidays in Italy choose Rome or Milan as destinations. But this time, we want to suggest you a destination that will wonder you: Venice.

Venice is the jewel in Italy’s crown, located on a lagoon in the North-West of Italy. To many people Venice is the most beautiful city in the world, especially for the romantic hearts.

Visitors use to be enchanted by the charm and magic

Ah, Italy. Just hearing its name conjures up thoughts of rolling Tuscan hills, tucked-away piazzas, winding cobbled streets and warm summer evenings. Italy can quite literally claim to be the home of romance, considering the word ‘romance’ originally meant ‘from or about Rome’. With scores of romantic spots across the country the only hard part is deciding where to go.

Whether you only just met your partner through friends or after you started to visit eHarmony UK, going on romantic trip to Italy together can be a wonderful experience. Italy is not a long way to travel – the perfect distance for a long weekend. Below are five of Italy’s best romantic getaways.

Venice

The sinking city oozes romance from every corner. The key to seeing the romantic side of Venice? Get lost.