Palio delle Antiche Repubbliche Marinare
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At the Bacino di San Marco (starts at the island of Sant’Elena and finishes at the Doge’s Palace). in June or July, the Palio delle Antiche Repubbliche Marinare takes place.
This competition takes place in Venice once every four years (2003, 2007, and so on).
The 2,000m race starts at the island of Sant’Elena and finishes at the Doge’s Palace.
Before the race, 400-odd boats carrying costumed representatives of the four Marine Republics parade along the riva dei Sette Martiri and the riva degli Schiavoni.
This competition takes place in Venice once every four years (2003, 2007, and so on).
The 2,000m race starts at the island of Sant’Elena and finishes at the Doge’s Palace.
Before the race, 400-odd boats carrying costumed representatives of the four Marine Republics parade along the riva dei Sette Martiri and the riva degli Schiavoni.