S3 Ep.14 - Saving Il Nuovo Trionfo: A Boat, A City, A Dream - A chat with Martino Rizzi

In this new episode of Venice Talks, Monica Cesarato steps aboard Il Nuovo Trionfo and speaks with Martino Rizzi, one of the founding members of the Compagnia della Marineria Tradizionale Il Nuovo Trionfo. Together, they recount the extraordinary story of Venice’s last great trabaccolo — a sturdy cargo boat of the Adriatic, lovingly restored to sail once more thanks to passion, perseverance, and a deep love for the sea and the lagoon.

⚓ Key points you will discover in this episode:

• The inspiring journey of Il Nuovo Trionfo and how Martino Rizzi and the association helped bring it back to life
• The trabaccolo’s role in Venetian and Adriatic maritime history
• The challenges of restoring and maintaining such a historic vessel
• The mission and spirit of the Compagnia della Marineria Tradizionale
• Martino’s personal memories and magical moments aboard the Nuovo Trionfo
• How all of us can contribute to safeguarding this floating treasure

Set sail with Monica and Martino on a journey through wood, wind, and water — a living tribute to Venice’s seafaring soul.

✨ Credits:

Hosted by Monica Cesarato

Produced by Monica Cesarato, Sentire Media

Guest: Martino Rizzi from la Compagnia della marineria tradizionale Il Nuovo Trionfo

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