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On page 30, a view of the Grand Canal from Rialto.
On page 31, the Rio del Fontego dei Tedeschi and
Piazza San Marco

Navigation is still one of its solid pillars, and not just because also a great occasion for “ingenuity once again to play a leading
it coordinates daily life through the 257,73 square kilometers (99,51 role and demonstrate the great commitment that the city is put-
square miles) of inland waters. For a long time, the Venetian Arse- ting into building a future of sustainability, environmental protec-
nal was the most important shipbuilding enterprise in the world, tion, job opportunities, growth, and international centrality.”
making ships that would face any challenge at sea. The Arsenal, In a time of impasse such as the one caused by the pandemic,
which is still operational, is a magical place where you can still the inspiration to return to everyday life can still be found at sea,
feel its industriousness, dedication, and vision. That’s why ships starting with the Venice Boat Show, which will take place from
are still manufactured here, and why the location also serves as May 29 to June 6. An event featuring design, innovation, and a cel-
a venue for major events like the Venice Biennale of Architecture ebration of beauty and power, some of Venice’s distinctive traits;
and the G20, which will take place in July. and this year, it will be possible to arrive by boat and moor for free.
Nowadays, Venice has expanded its range of nautical manu- Who knows: while you sail on the waters of the lagoon, you might
facturing. If, on the one hand, gondolas are still being handcrafted catch those same glimpses that Tintoretto captured in his land-
and major ships are being launched, on the other hand the future scapes or, as you stroll in Piazza San Marco, you might perceive
of boats with sustainable engines is being planned in Porto Mar- that sense of internationality, dialogue, and power that led Napo-
ghera. According to Mayor Brugnaro, this anniversary is therefore leon to nickname the square “the world’s most beautiful salon.”

30 Anniversary Protagonist