The Redentore event is absolutely one of the most heartfelt celebrations by the Venetians. A tradition that dates back to 1577 when, at the end of the terrible plague that struck the city, the citizens commissioned Andrea Palladio to build the church of the Redentore on the Giudecca Island. Every year, on the occasion of Redentore celebrations, a 330-meter-long votive bridge of boats is built that connects the Redentore church to the Zattere, a long foundation that forms the southern limit of the city of Venice.
This festival allows you to savor the most authentic and religious side of Venice; but also the more worldly one, dictated by boat celebrations and spectacular fireworks over the entire San Marco basin on the evening of July 15 from 10.30pm for about 1 hour.
Program
FRIDAY JULY 14th 2023
from 20.00 – Opening of the votive bridge that connects the Zattere with the Church of the Redeemer on the island of Giudecca.
It will remain open until midnight on Sunday 16 July
SATURDAY JULY 15th 2023
from 11.30 pm – Fireworks display in San Marco Basin
SUNDAY JULY 16th 2023
Regattas of the Redentore in the Giudecca Canal:
— 16.00 Regatta of the very young on pupparini with 2 oars
— 4.45 pm Regatta on pupparini with 2 oars
— 5.30 pm Regatta on gondolas with 2 oars
at 19:00 – Holy Votive Mass at the Church of the Redeemer on the island of Giudecca
