Venice Carnival
Lifestyle
by Silvia Donati | Thu, 02/13/2014 - 02:30
The much-awaited Carnevale di Venezia kicks off Saturday, February 15. This year’s theme is “La natura fantastica,” in celebration of a fairy-like carnival, of…
Culture
by John Bensalhia | Sun, 01/26/2014 - 01:30
John Bensalhia looks at a mixture of festivals, shows and exhibitions taking place in Italy throughout February 2014.
February is the first sign that things…
Culture
by Carol King | Fri, 02/01/2013 - 10:35
It’s carnival time in Italy and with it comes the promise merrymaking aided by good food, crazy costumes, spooky masks, spectacular processions of floats and…
Culture
by Katia Amore | Mon, 02/15/2010 - 09:14
Pictures by Katia Amore
Visiting Venice during Carnival celebrations is once in a life time experience.
First recorded in 1296, when the Senate of the…
Food & Drink
by Katia Amore | Fri, 02/12/2010 - 06:14
There are various Carnival traditional recipes, especially for sweets.The most typical are the Chiacchere, also know as Galani, Crostoli, Frappe or Bugie. You…
Culture
by Tara McLaughlin | Tue, 02/09/2010 - 10:56
If you are craving a week in the land of “la vita è bella” then there is no time like the present. That’s because it’s Carnevale and the experience will rival…
Culture
by Carla Passino | Thu, 01/22/2009 - 04:23
Italy’s most famous Carnival may have started as a clever political ploy to keep the populace happy. First recorded in 1094, and made an official holiday in…
Lifestyle
by ITALY | Tue, 01/29/2008 - 06:47
Venice's world-famous carnival festivities are now in full swing but this year there is a decidedly modern twist to the centuries-old tradition.The carnival's…
Lifestyle
by ITALY | Wed, 01/23/2008 - 05:31
'Carnival in the Dark' and 'Sensation Show' top bill - A feast of the senses awaits visitors to Venice's glittering carnival celebrations this year. Each of…
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