Hundreds enjoy Venice’s Historical Regatta as Gondoliers race up the Grand Canal 

Hundreds enjoy colourful splendour of Venice’s Historical Regatta as costumed Gondoliers race up the Grand Canal

• Hundreds of people gathered to celebrate the colourful Historic Regatta festival in Venice this weekend
• The festival dates back to the 13th century and sees dozens of boats sail up the Grand Canal  every September
• Gondoliers in historical costumes create the historical event and races finish in front of the Ca’ Foscari palace 

By Katie Feehan For Mailonline

Published: 02:22 BST, 7 September 2020 | Updated: 02:22 BST, 7 September 2020

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