The search of beauty , of taste, of elegance, of splendour. The accuracy of every detail such as the furnishings, the setting, the welcome, the banquet, the artistic performances, the complicity which unites guests coming from all over the world.
This is Il Ballo del Doge, a party in the most charming city, the event able to interpret magically and elegantly the splendid and fascinating eighteenth century dimension of the Serenissima. Reinventing it in an incredible world where time, for one night, seems to be suspended.
Il Ballo del Doge is a creation of Antonia Sautter, real venetian and noblewoman.
The city of art has inspired her life and creativity; constantly pursueing the dream, the artistry and the venetian splendour.
The invention of the party rapidly become the most refined and internationally desired.
Known as original and unique among the society and cultural appointments. Among the top ten list of what you "must" see in your life time.
Il Ballo del Doge has become the most magnificent party of the Venetian Carnival, renewed each year, immersed in the splendid scenery of the Palazzo Pisani-Moretta, on the Grand Canal. Each year 400 guests live a private magic and shared dream, illuminated by hundreds of candles, dressed with the precious costumes of Venetia Atelier.
Innumerable surprises and entertainments presented by venetian and international artists, a dinner prepared by the finest venetian chefs, allow the illusion becomes reality.
On condition that a dream doesn't remain a dream, but becomes an enthrailling emotion, we ask you to come with us to Venice on 05th March 2011 for ...
Il Ballo del Doge… because life is magic!
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When it’s time for Palio di Siena, and in Piazza del Campo trucks unload the fresh soil that the workers of the urban district, slowly spread and carefully grade, the Sienese people, apparently, continue their jobs and normal activities. But all conversations among members of the "contradas", the ten historic districts that will be competing in the famous square just a few days later, is concentrated on two single topics:
Which horse will we draw? Who will ride it?
The "drawing" is the effective beginning of the Palio: early in the morning horse breeders and fans take their "steed" into the Piazza, where a veterinary commission judges physical qualifications and the trials begin. When the captains have made their choices, the ten horses are carried back to Piazza del Campo; by then it is late morning and the square is full of spectators. By a drawing each horse will be coupled with one “contrada”, come what may !
The captain and his lieutenants have to search the right jockey for the horse: each jockey has his own particular qualities, but also his own particular loyalties.
This is the Palio and here everything is possible.
The Palio of Siena is run twice a year, on 2nd July and 16th August and it's one of the most exciting experience.
The Palio is life, it's an unanimous participation with intense, individual and unique emotions.
As Sienese people say: " Without suffered passions there will be no Palio, but neither life" !
An exclusive idea for exclusive clients !
An immersion in the world of a hundred years old sienese tradition.
A chance to be part of a spectacular staging for a few days !
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