Riviera Fiorita

The Venetian 18th Century Revives on the Brenta

Riviera Fiorita is the historical re-enactment that animates the Brenta Riviera every September, the enchanting waterway dotted with Venetian villas connecting Padua to Venice. The event, established in 1977, begins at Villa Pisani in Stra, in the province of Venice, one of the most monumental residences in the Veneto region.

In the Footsteps of Henry III

The heart of the event is the re-enactment of the passage of the King of France Henry III, which occurred in 1574 along the Brenta. A grand water procession of historic boats – many from the Venice Historical Regatta – with figures strictly dressed in 18th-century costumes, sails along the river, celebrating the splendor of the Venetian nobility who had chosen this area as their holiday and celebration spot.

Culture, Sport, and Flavors

In addition to the procession, Riviera Fiorita offers numerous cultural initiatives, exhibitions, and meetings, as well as pleasant food and wine opportunities. The event unfolds along the riverside municipalities, from Stra to Malcontenta, where it concludes with awards, offering visitors and tourists an immersion into the elegance and history of the Venetian territory.