Venice Carnival
January 29, 2010 by Italy vacations · Comments Off
Filed under: Italy events, Italy tourist attractions
Filed under: Italy events, Italy tourist attractions
The famed Carnevale di Venezia has very old origins. There are documents as far back as 1268 discussing its games during the celebration. Though the carnival faded after Napoleon’s invasion, it came roaring back again. Today, it is one of this already festive city’s most celebrated events.
It takes place typically in February, and continues for about two weeks, ending with Lent. During this time the streets of Venice become even more crowded than usual. Though, given the city’s population and popularity, it’s hard to conceive. Read more