Historical Regatta of the Maritime Republics – Venezia

2-3 June 2023, one of the most famous and fascinating historical commemorations.

The Historical Regatta of the Four Maritime Republics is one of the most famous and fascinating historical commemorations in Italy.

The historical event takes place in turn in the waters of one of the 4 ancient Maritime Republics: Amalfi, Genoa, Pisa, Venice. In 2021 it was held in Genoa.

Venezia is going to host this year the 68th edition of the Parade and  of the Historical Regatta on June 2nd and 3rd, 2023.

On Friday the Historical Parade starts at 3.00 pm from the Piazza San Marco and it is followed by the women’s regatta

On Saturday the 4 crews of 8 rowers and a helmsman push the Galleons, which are 11-meter boats decorated with the traditional colors of the four cities: blue for Amalfi, red for Pisa, white for Genoa and green for Venice.
On the prow of the boats stands the figurehead, as in medieval galleys.

To be updated about the program see the website>>

This year the regatta is in Venice
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Cover photo: the flags of the 4 Maritime Republics.
Clockwise from the top left, the emblems of Venice, Genoa, Pisa and Amalfi.