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Well not only in Kenya ;-) The lion is the symbol of Venice and they can be seen almost everywhere in Venice. The obvious places are in St Marks on the Basilica and in the small piazzata fronting the lagoon on top of one of the columns there. I liked spotting the unusual ones like this one -one of a pair - on a wall in Salizada San Polo.
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The first Sunday afternoon in September provides a great spectacle in Venice as the Regata Storica takes place. The city's gondoliers and other expert rowers pit their skill against each other. It starts with a procession of decorated historic craft along the Grand Canal course, their crews all decked out in period dress. Like the celebrated Palio of Sienna, the fans and followers of each neighborhood boat and crew are a form of entertainment in themselves. Races take place during the day and in the evening there is a magnificent firework display along the St Marks basin and the Guidecca island. The festival starts out with the colorful procession on water, formed by the Bissone, the Bucintoro and the boats of the Venetian rowing clubs; the event commemorates the Queen of Cyprus, Caterina Cornaro, coming to Venice, which marked the beginning of the Serenissima rule over the Mediterranean island. (please see more pics in the travelogue as well as extra pics here) The traditional points of reference for the Venice historical regata are the spagheto, a rope stretched across the starting point in front of the public gardens in the Castello sestiere of Venice; the Paleto, a pole driven into the centre of the Grand Canal in front of the Church of Sant'Andrea de la Zirada, around which the boats must turn before going back up the Grand Canal to cross the finishing line. The finishing line is indicated by the Machina, a construction erected on a wooden raft richly carved, painted and gilded, and where the prize-giving ceremony is held. I was so glad to witness this colourful affair in Sept. 2005, despite the heat and crowds.
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Festivals: Reagatta Races
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1. First is the regatta for the very young on the 'pupparini' boats, with two oars. 2. Second is the regatta for the women on the 'mascarete' boats, with two oars. 3. Third is the regatta for men on 'caorline' boats, with six oars. 4. Fourth is the regatta for champions on 'gondolini' boats, with two oars. The races start from 'Giardini della Biennale'. They cross the basin of Saint Mark's, then enter the Grand Canal. They row all along the canal as far as the Church of Santa Chiara, near the railway station. The first place is awarded the red flag , the following three the white, green and blue flags, these are the awards that in Venice take the place of medals. It can get crowded on the Grand Canal as visitors and locals alike watch this colourful event. best to pick out a spot in good time - Note Rialto Bridge and Accademia briges are policed during the races and people are NOT allowed to linger here, must keep walking and pass over. Also the Gondola stations put seating out at extortionate prices - up to 50 euros to sit on a gondola on the Grand Canal for the best views. So my advice is: pick a good spot that is free to stand at have a meal in restaurant on the Grand Canal or makes friends with the owner of a Grand Canal Palazzo!
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Fam.Rauca Wed May 21, 2008 11:16 UTC Hi Sandra! A wonderful page with very interesting tips and beautiful images! Venice is for us, a place to relax and to dream, and a place where we forget the time. It is a paradise on the earth! Gabriela | kobcha Tue Mar 25, 2008 17:06 UTC Hi Sandy: Thank you for the valuable information. We are going in June and your info will help a great deal. Warm regards. | mariaschmidt Thu Sep 13, 2007 09:59 UTC Impressive and detailed tips and beautiful photos - well done :-)) hope to visit Venice next year - bye Mary | venicechic Sun Aug 19, 2007 18:47 UTC Hi SandySmith!!! I'm Prosper and I'm planning to move to Venice and study the achitecture there. Is there any abandoned houses, cinemas, churches, etc.? Thank u |
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