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Festa del Redentore in Venice: a Must-Experience Night for Couples
Emotions, fireworks, and romance on the water for young couples who want to feel part of the city
Every third Saturday of July, Venice lights up with emotions, traditions, and colors during the Festa del Redentore.
It’s one of the most anticipated nights of the year: decorated boats, tables set along the canals, thousands of people pausing to watch the sky explode in color.
For a young couple, it’s the perfect opportunity to live an intense, authentic, and unforgettable Venetian evening.
At Hotel Alle Guglie, we’ll help you experience it fully—with advice, timing tips, and ideas to enjoy it like locals, not tourists.
What is the Festa del Redentore?
Born as a religious celebration after the end of the 1577 plague, today it’s a vibrant, heartfelt, and popular festival, gathering Venetians around the San Marco Basin.
The climax is the midnight fireworks show that lights up the lagoon and is visible from all over the city.
But before that, you’ll experience:
– The floating votive bridge connecting Giudecca to Zattere
– Dinners on boats and along the fondamenta
– The bells ringing at sunset
– The magical silence that falls just before the fireworks begin
How to experience it best as a couple
For young couples, there are simple, perfect ways to enjoy the Festa del Redentore without stress:
– Booking a shared boat for a quiet dinner in the lagoon
– Finding a peaceful fondamenta (like near Salute or on Giudecca) to watch the fireworks
– Preparing a romantic picnic and walking through the city at sunset
– Crossing the votive bridge hand in hand at twilight
Most importantly: don’t rush—let the atmosphere guide you.
Practical tips from Hotel Alle Guglie
We’re here to help you:
– Reserve spots for boat excursions
– Recommend the best (and most romantic) places to watch the fireworks
– Provide a personalized evening map
– Prepare a special “Redentore Kit” with prosecco, glasses, and cicchetti
The festivities start in the late afternoon and continue into the night: walking back to the hotel through a glowing, reflected Venice is part of the magic.
At Hotel Alle Guglie, we guide you through these special nights too. Because some experiences are better when someone helps you live them fully.