About the Festival
The Venice Carnival (Carnevale di Venezia) is a festival unlike any other. It is an event of sophisticated elegance, mysterious masks, and history that dates back to 1162.
For two weeks, the sinking city turns into a living theater. St. Mark's Square fills with people in elaborate 18th-century costumes and porcelain masks, posing for photos against the backdrop of the Basilica.
While the streets are free for everyone, the night comes alive with exclusive Masquerade Balls held in historic palazzos, where guests dine and dance just like Casanova did centuries ago.
