The Carnival of Venice; get into the mood!

The most known and oldest carnival in the world; Venice's magnificent carnival, is undoubtedly one of the world's most unique experiences. Its history goes back centuries with its invention to be said that was dedicated to the victory of the "Serenissima Repubblica" against the Patriarch of Aquileia, Ulrico di Treven in the year 1162, although it most probably became official during the Renaissance, when its popularity also started to grow.

 

However, what makes so special and unique the Venetian Carnival is its masks. Those mysterious Venetian masks are something more than just simple tricks of the carnival for the Venetians; they are still a strongly felt tradition that reminds Venetians their past and love about libertines and transgression. For instance, in the past, by putting on a mask in Venice meant taking back forbidden liberties; you could then jibe at the powerful, gamble without being caught, take risks over business etc. There are numerous types of masks for any occasion that people of Venice felt the need to hide their identity, but still, they are all of them beautiful in their own way!

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Carnival of Venice 2016 takes part; January 23th-February 9th

Hurry up!!, You know you want to be there!! 

For 2016's carnival info about events and tickets, click bellow;
http://www.carnevale.venezia.it/en/