VENICE, Italy (AP) — The opening weekend of Carnival in Venice culminated with a water procession along the Grand Canal that finished in front of the Rialto Bridge with a flourish of colorful ...

VENICE, Italy (AP) — The opening weekend of Carnival in Venice culminated with a water procession along the Grand Canal that finished in front of the Rialto Bridge with a flourish of colorful ...

From dates and costume rentals to must-attend events, and navigating the city's crowds-here's everything you need to know before you attend Carnival in Venice.

The Venice Carnival pays homage to the great traveler Marco Polo in an edition dedicated to travel and the discovery of new worlds. With the evocative event title “Ad Oriente (To the East) the amazing ...

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Carnival in Italy is a vibrant and lively celebration held in the weeks leading up to Lent, the 40-day period of fasting and reflection before Easter. As its dates are determined by the lunar calendar ...

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VENICE, Italy—Tourists may spot mysterious masked figures and confetti-filled squares this weekend as Carnival comes to Venice. Acrobatics, masquerade balls, and Vivaldi concerts will highlight the ...

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