Carnival in Italy is a vibrant and lively celebration held in the weeks leading up to Lent, the 40-day period of fasting and ...

Venice Carnival, celebrating 300 years of Giacomo Casanova, will take place from February 22 to March 4. Find out how to make ...

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From 10 of the best Italian carnivals outside of Venice to the history behind Valentine’s Day, our weekly newsletter La Bella Vita offers you an essential starting point for eating, talking, drinking ...

Italy's carnival season brings some much needed colour, fun and festive spirit into the dreary month of February – and it's ...

Carnival commences in February, and it's a huge event in Venice, so be prepared for large crowds of mask-wearing participants. Aside from Carnival, the city is relatively quiet this time of year.

In addition to Carnevale di Venezia, the legendary carnival held in Venice each year ... of Ferrara in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy and has a population of about 35K people.

Business Insider UK visited three different workshops to see how the masks are made for the world famous Carnival of Venice. The traditional masks are made in papier maché and are decorated with ...

Venice, Italy gets a lot of hate ... the medieval and Renaissance periods but are still used during the Venetian Carnival in ...

Explore the best shopping in Venice, from where to pick up quirky bags made by local designers, and elaborate tricorni (three-cornered hats worn for the Carnival), to the best boutiques for ...