Venice Carnival
A Mystical Masquerade of History
An Elegant Celebration
The Carnival of Venice is an annual festival held in Venice, Italy, famous throughout the world for its elaborate and beautiful masks. The Carnival ends with the Christian celebration of Lent, forty days before Easter, on Shrove Tuesday. The festival is a legacy of the Venetian Republic's powerful past and has a history stretching back to the 11th century.
For two weeks, the streets and canals of Venice are filled with people in elegant period costumes and mysterious masks, creating an atmosphere of magic and theatricality. The festival is known for its grand masquerade balls, parades, and various artistic performances, transforming the city into a living stage.