This clock was one of the first astronomical clocks in Europe and was first completed in 1497. It has undergone many restorations since but the original design has been maintained. The clock contains the zodiac, and also shows the lunar phases. 

This was very important for Venetians of the past, because it kept them up to date on the how the tides would be – obviously something the locals needed to know about seeing as they were so susceptible to flooding from high tides. We suggest visiting the Clock and Clock tower and setting your watch to the clock tower time.

Venetians used to do this, and we think it an especially cute idea to do during the Venice Carnival 2020 because the phases of the moon also determine when Easter is, and therefore when Lent begins and the Venice Carnival ends.

Easter is a moveable feast, and for any Hemingway fans, it might be a nice idea to read a few pages from his A Moveable Feast around the clock tower, or in Harry’s Bar, where the great American author spent a lot of time (getting drunk) during his stay in Venice. Besides that, A Moveable Feast is a much better read that Hemingway’s novel set in Venice: Across the River and Into the Trees.

Mask up and attend an exclusive ball

There is no ball like a Venetian ball and that’s why we highly recommend going to a ball during Venice Carnival 2020. Dress up in an elegant Venetian costume, don a beautifully designed mask and spend an unforgettable night at one of the many balls.

You will dance, socialise, and experience Venice like the local, 18th century Venetians, only during Venice Carnival 2020. There are a wealth of balls to choose from, and you can have a look at some exclusive balls (one of them for example is Carnival Minuetto); you can even make your own Venetian Carnival mask.

 

Would you like to partecipate at the traditional Carnival Balls in historical Venetian Palaces dressed like an ancient Venetian noble?