Enjoy the spectacular and famous Venice Carnaval
2021 is cancelled
Basic Information
When: 2021 is cancelled
Where: Venice, Italy
Official Website: carnevale.venezia.it
Hotels: Hotels in Venice
IMPORTANT !
Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19), the details of the event are subject to change.We strongly recommended that you check with the organizers before making any travel arrangements.
https://www.visit-venice-italy.com/carnival-venice-italy.htm
VENICE CARNIVAL Will BE BACK 2022
If you hear someone talk about carnivals in Europe, what would be your first association to it?
Most probably it must be the annually Venice Carnival.
Little history of this famous carnival
The starting point of this journey takes us long back in the history.
It was held for the first time in the 11th century and it did quickly became a famous symbol of the floating city.
It was stopped in the 18th century, but brought to life again in 1979.
Today, probably everyone in the world have heard about the event.
It launched Venice even higher on the list of must see destinations not only in Italy, but in whole Europe, if not the World.
Earlier, the carnival always began with balls that were held at St Mark’s Square and followed with the fun found in the whole city.
People of the certain social statuses wore masks and costumes.
Very often many of them were connected to the famous Commedie del’Arte or Columbine.
Well, it’s still like that and even better.
Masks and costumes
If you’re planning to visit Venice during this big event, there are two things you must have.
We’re, of course, talking about masks and costumes.
There are plenty of tailors in the city that can make a wide range of handmade carnival costumes, and there are the ones made from luxury materials to really affordable ones.
It’s not so important what your mask or costume will look like; it’s even more your enthusiasm that will ensure you a great time during your stay.
Useful information
Here are some facts of the carnival that you might be interested in:
- All key carnival events usually takes place in the Arsenale (the city’s historic shipyard),
- If you’re more for a non-Venetian style carnival, there’s a zombie walk that takes place at the end of the carnival,
- The best place to see the carnival is definitely St Mark’s Square – the place with best costumes – perfect for making great photos,
- There is no extra charge for going to the Venice Carnival, but some parties can be quite expensive.
From the Program
The program is full of happenings and parades, and almost the same every year, but check back for updated info closer to the carnival.
Venice Carnival 2021 is cancelled.
Some of the main events at Venice Carnival
First Saturday of the Carnival
a big beautiful evening parade on the water.
First Sunday
There is a great day parade on the water.
https://www.carnevale.venezia.it/en/event/festa-veneziana-water-second-part/
Second Saturday
You can see and enjoy the Festa Delle Marie Parade
https://www.carnevale.venezia.it/en/event/festa-delle-marie-parade/
Last Sunday
will include the big grand finale of best masks, a very popular main event.
https://www.carnevale.venezia.it/en/event/best-mask-contest-grand-final/
Hotel tips and accommodations in Venice
Be sure to secure your accommodation well in advance. Dates for Venice Carnival 2021 are 30 January – 16 February.
A hot tips;
One of the most popular hotels, with high review rating, is the four star hotel Al Ponte Antico
Situated in a romantic palace from around year 1500, with a wonderful view over Venice’s Grand Canal from the terrace (picture above).
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