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Venice Carnival Mask: a brief history
06/10/2020
Filippo Merlo
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In a city where there seems to be a mask shop on every corner, it may be surprising to learn that the ancient Venetian craft of mask making was only revived about forty years ago. [...]
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Venice Historical Regata along the Canal Grande
04/10/2020
Tommaso
History & Traditions Events
On Sunday, September 2nd, you will experience a colourful, picturesque and stunning marine show which will enliven Venice’s waters; the most amazing fact is that you will admire it from your gondola! [...]
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Venice Carnival History
28/09/2020
Tommaso
Carnival Events

In Venice in 1094 Doge Vitale Falier was in power. In this period the first edition of the Carnival of Venicebegan unconsciously, as a public celebration to honor the days preceding Lent. Everything is reported in an official document so that the tradition could be followed. But it took long time before the Venice Carnivalbecame a proper festival, ending the day before Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent.

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The ancient feast of the "Sensa"
18/09/2020
History & Traditions Events
It was the day of the Ascension in 997 when Doge Pietro Orseolo set sail against Istria and Dalmatia, conquering them. To commemorate this fortunate feat, which ensured the Doge the title of Duke of Dalmatia, the most solemn of the Venetian feasts was established, the famous Ascension Day, Sensa in Venetian. [...]
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The Redentore Day
14/09/2020
vctour
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The Redentore Day is one of the few Venice holidays that Venetians really feel as their own. [...]
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The 6 top free events of Venice Carnival 2020
02/09/2020
Tommaso
Carnival Events
Have a look at the most popular free events in Venice of Carnival 2020! [...]
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Venice Carnival Top Balls Features
01/09/2020
Tommaso
Carnival Events
Dress up as a Venetian noble and experience an unforgettable night. After the welcoming cocktail on the ground floor, a special dinner prepared by a chef awaits you on the baroque noble floor of the palace. The evening will be livened up by opera singers and Dance Masters that will teach you period group dances. [...]
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