Festa della Sensa 2025 (Feast of the Ascension 2025) will take place on Sunday, June 1, 2025, in the beautiful city of Venice. Rooted in Venetian history and intertwined with the city’s relationship to the sea, the Feast of the Ascension has been celebrated for centuries in the lagoon, and continues to draw both locals and tourists to its waters. Each year, Festa della Sensa pays homage to Venice’s maritime glory and its symbolic marriage to the Adriatic Sea (Sposalizio del Mare). Here, we’ll delve into the origins, customs, and contemporary significance of this historic Venetian festival. WHAT IS THE DATE FOR FESTA DELLA SENSA 2025? As usual, Festa della Sensa 2025 will be celebrated on the Sunday following the Ascension Day. In 2025, the Ascension Day will fall on Thursday, May 29, 2025, and the Feast of the Ascension in Venice will be held on Sunday, June 1, 2025. WHAT IS THE LOCATION OF THE FEAST OF THE ASCENSION 2025? Festa della Sensa 2025 will take place, of course, in Venice. Venice is the capital of the Veneto region, with 50,000 people living in the historical center of the city, from a total of about 265,000 people Read more [...]
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Festa del Redentore 2025
Festa del Redentore 2025, one of the most important events in the Venetian calendar, will take place on Saturday, July 19, and Sunday, July 20, 2025, in Venice. The Feast of the Redeemer is one of the most cherished and visually stunning festivals in Venice. The event is also known as the Most Famous Feast (Festa Famosissima). This centuries-old celebration is a poignant blend of religious devotion, historic remembrance, and vibrant festivity, encapsulating the spirit of the Venetians. WHAT ARE THE DATES FOR FESTA DEL REDENTORE 2025? Since 1577, when the city of Venice was liberated from a terrible plague, the Feast of the Redeemer is celebrated every year in the third weekend of July. Festa del Redentore 2025 will be celebrated in the weekend of 19 and 20 July. WHAT IS THE LOCATION FOR THE FEAST OF THE REDEEMER 2025? For the Feast of the Redemeer, a votive bridge will be built between Fondamenta delle Zattere, in front of the Church of Spirito Santo, and the Giudecca island, in front of the Church of the Redeemer. During the event, thousands of people will cross the bridge on pilgrimage to the beautiful church of Andrea Palladio. SHORT Read more [...]
