February sees Venice’s alluring piazzas and canals burst into life as they fill with carnival-goers dressed in elaborate masks and costumes. The surreal Venice Carnival ends with the Catholic […]
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The masks of Venice Carnival
Masks are an important part of Venice’s spectacular Carnival, with the island’s mask-makers historically holding a respected position in society. These leather, ceramic and glass creations […]
Venice in pictures
What better time to visit Venice now that masked carnival goers are transforming this already amazing place. In the weeks leading up to Lent, masked […]