The Carnival of Venice, the carnival of the colors, will take place this year from 26 th January until 12 th February.
It's the most internationally well known festival celebrated in Venice. Italy.
This exhibitions of masked people began at the beginning of the 14 th century.
Later, Venice Carnival attracted the nobility from all over Europe. The streets of Venice carnival were full of people in masks, and not differentiation could be made between nobility and common people.
Later, Venice Carnival attracted the nobility from all over Europe. The streets of Venice carnival were full of people in masks, and not differentiation could be made between nobility and common people.
Nowadays, thousands of tourists come to Venice and take part in the carnival.
Throughout the year, you can find special shops where the masks, dresses and suits are sold, and you maybe see people who use the masks to carry out secret missions or just for their amusement.
For further information you may visit the next link : http://www.carnevale.venezia.it/
For further information you may visit the next link : http://www.carnevale.venezia.it/
