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The tricolour in the sky over Venice

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Yesterday, on 18 June, the Venice Boat Show started. Salone Nautico Venezia and today the official opening ceremony was held during which the sky over the Italian city on the water was painted in the colours of the national flag.

This is the first time forVenice in for many years to host event of this format for the first time in many years. It will last until June 23.

In total 50 yachts from the leading shipyards shipyards.

Naturally, the main pool is made up of Italian companies.

The venue was chosen the old «Arsenal», which is the heart of local shipbuilding. It is known far beyond Venice itselfand the entireApenninepeninsula. Boatsbetween 15 and 50 metres long are placed both indoors and outdoors. One of the main exhibits is the50-metre Race by Riva.

« After many years the boat show returns to Venice and paradoxically. we don't take it for granted. We believe that this event can be a great rendezvous for all those who love the sea»," comments the mayor of Venice Luigi Brugnaro in an interview with Brugnaro in an interview withMetropolitano.it.

It is still too early to talk about the future of the Salone Nautico Venezia, but if there is enough funding the Venice boat show could take its place in the hierarchy of international yachting exhibitions. It is known that the project will last at least three years.

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