Venice Carnival

Lifestyle
by Silvia Donati | Tue, 02/22/2022 - 03:27
For the first time in two years, the Venice Carnival returns to an in-person event, after it was canceled in 2020 and entirely virtual in 2021.  The 2022…
Lifestyle
by John Bensalhia | Thu, 01/27/2022 - 06:33
This is a special time of year, as the traditional carnival season gets in full swing. So making a change from the usual pattern are some carnival-themed…
Travel
by Georgette Jupe | Sun, 01/09/2022 - 16:31
"Let the curtain rise and the spotlights turn on: it is Time for a New Renaissance!" -- Antonia Sautter Imagine taking part in one of the most exclusive…
Lifestyle
by Silvia Donati | Wed, 02/10/2021 - 04:41
Italy hosts some of the most famous and beautiful Carnival celebrations in the world. But, alas, Carnival 2021 will be a very different affair from what we’re…
Lifestyle
by Silvia Donati | Tue, 02/11/2020 - 10:12
One of the oldest carnivals in Italy, the Venice Carnival is also one, if not the, most spectacular and thrilling. It is a time for exhilaration and madness,…
Culture
by Silvia Donati | Thu, 02/28/2019 - 12:32
The Venice Carnival is currently in full swing, and its highlight sure are the incredible costumes and masks. Even today, the centuries-old tradition of the…
Travel
by Silvia Donati | Fri, 01/29/2016 - 00:00
Planning a visit to Italy during the Carnival season? Here are seven celebrations not to miss! Carnival of Venice The star of Italian Carnival celebrations!…
Culture
by John Bensalhia | Tue, 12/29/2015 - 11:52
The new year starts right here in style with a colourful collection of places to visit and events to celebrate. John Bensalhia says felice anno nuovo! Hello…
Culture
by John Bensalhia | Mon, 12/29/2014 - 04:24
John Bensalhia kicks off the new year by looking at a selection of some of the most memorable events and festivals to warm up Italy in January. With Christmas…
Lifestyle
by Silvia Donati | Sat, 10/18/2014 - 03:00
The theme of next year’s Venice Carnival will be “gluttony”, to honor Milan’s food-themed Expo 2015, it was recently announced. The motto of the Carnevale,…