The Fenice theatre
Booking:
phone: 003941786562
fax: 003941786580
booking on line:
e.mail: info@teatrolafenice.org
www.teatrolafenice.it
Redentore - Venetian holiday
THE WEEK BEFORE THE REDENTORE, ONE OF THE OLDEST AND MOST CHERISHED VENETIAN FESTIVALS, FALLING ON THE THIRD SUNDAY IN JULY, IS ALSO PACKED WITH CONCERTS AND OTHER ENTERTAINMENTS.
THE FEAST GOESBACK TO THE DESIRE OF THE PEOPLE OF VENICE TO CREATE A FESTIVAL WHICH WOULD COMMEMORATE AND GIVE THANKS FOR THE ENDING OF THE PLAGUE OF 1576.
DURING THE REDENTORE SATURDAY AND SUNDAY IT’S POSSIBLE TO VISIT THE CHURCH GOING BY FOOT ALONG THE VOTIVE BRIDGE BUITL ON BOATS ESPECIALLY FOR THIS OCCASION ON THE GIUDECCA CANAL.
ON THE SATURDAY NIGHT ONE CAN WATCH THE MAGNIFICENT FIREWORKS FROM THE BOATS OR FROM THE BANKS OF ST. MARK’S BASIN