S. Erasmo Regatta 2008

Traditional appointment with Venice and the historical races scheduled for next June 2, the Regatta S. Erasmo will take place on boats known as "pupparini 2 oars" and reserved for three categories Teenagers, Women and Men.

The event is organized by the Municipality of Venice (Directorate Tourism, Protection of Traditions) and falls within the schedule for the regatta season 2008, that takes place from April to September and in which are included: the Regatta “de La Sensa”, the Regatta of SS. John and Paul, the appointments of Murano, Malamocco and Pellestrina, the Regatta of the Redeemer and the awaited and conclusive Venice Historical Regatta (scheduled for next September 7).

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Up and Down Across the Bridges of Venice

Sunday April 13 will take place one of the most popular among the traditional events of Venice: the marathon "Su and Zo per i ponti" (Up and Down Across the Bridges). This is a non-competitive road race that takes place each year between March and April, when the temperature begins to become milder and it is more pleasant stay outdoors.

Now on its twenty-ninth edition, the event is open to all and offers the opportunity to live a day in spring in a very funny way, between the Venetian bridges and streets. All participants will be delivered, at the end of the race, a medal of remembrance. The departure is scheduled by 10 a.m. from Ponte della Paglia, close to the Palazzo Ducale.

For more information about regulation and registration see the official site.

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