The event that celebrates the ancient bond between Venice and the sea.
Among the traditional Venetian events, the Festa della Sensa stands out as the one that more than any other brings back to life the millennial history of the Serenissima, its deep connection with the sea, and the practice of Voga alla Veneta.
On Sunday, May 17, 2026, Venice renews its symbolic marriage with the sea. This year, Palermo will receive the Doge’s ring of the “twinning,” which will be returned by the city of Tirana, to which it had been entrusted during the 2024 edition.
Palermo and Venice have been linked by water since their foundations. Sailors have reached their shores, bringing with them traditions and stories from distant lands.
