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Yachting through Grand Canal
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Venetians in historical dress row down the Grand Canal during a race in Venice.
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People in traditional costumes sail along the Grand Canal in Venice during a historical regatta parade.
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People sail along the Grand Canal in Venice during a historical regatta parade.
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Historical Venetian boats sail past the Rialto bridge along the Grand Canal, during the annual Historical Regatta, in Venice, Italy.
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Hundreds of Venetians pile into the long boats that have plied the city's canals for centuries for the "Regatta Storica" (Historical Regatta), a historical procession that commemorates the welcome given to Caterina Cornaro, wife of the King of Cyprus, in 1489 after she renounced her throne in favour of Venice.
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Venetians row down the Grand Canal, led by the famous Bucintoro boat (bottom L) in Venice.
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People in traditional costumes sail along the Grand Canal in Venice during a historical regatta parade.
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