Boaters in historical dress row down the Grand Canal during the Regata Storica in Venice, Italy
© Alessandro Bianchi/Reuter
Row, row, row your gondola
History comes alive on the Grand Canal of Venice for the Regata Storica di Venezia, an annual event marked by pageantry, tradition and of course – boat races. The 2018 regatta, which occurs today, will include a parade with Venetians in historical dress and plenty of gondolas, which once served as the city’s primary means of transport. (What a way to travel!) Visitors will see the canals packed with boats of all shapes and sizes as the city celebrates its seafaring culture.
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