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Regata Storica

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  • The word regatta originated in Venice so what better place to enjoy the year’s most spectacular event? Ornately decorated boats propelled by costumed oarsmen parade down the Grand Canal bearing passengers dressed as historical dignitaries. A series of furiously contested regattas follows.

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