Italy’s four historic maritime republics race in a different host city each year.
Plan this trip →A Sunday in late May or early June. Rotates between: Venice, Genova, Amalfi, Pisa. 2026 host city: check regatarepubblichemarinare.it.
Four crews in traditional galeoni (multi-oar boats) race a 2km course. Each boat carries the colors and symbols of its republic. Venice: red (Lion of St. Mark). Genova: white (St. George Cross). Amalfi: blue (Maltese Cross). Pisa: red/white (Pisan Cross). The race is preceded by a spectacular historical water parade with period costume boats.
Free from the banks/shore. Amalfi and Venice offer the most dramatic settings. In Amalfi, the boats race along the coast — watch from the harbour or a boat. In Venice, the race is on the Grand Canal or Giudecca Canal.
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