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Known for its elaborate masks and costumes originating from the 13th century, the Venice Carnival embodies aristocratic elegance. Highlights include performances in St. Mark's Square, grand masked balls in palaces, costume competitions such as 'la maschera piu bella', the Flight of the Angel (Volo dell'Angelo), water parades on the Grand Canal, and visits to ateliers for mask-making. The carnival is held for two weeks before Lent and draws about 3 million visitors annually.
Known for its elaborate masks and costumes originating from the 13th century, the Venice Carnival embodies aristocratic elegance. Highlights include performances in St. Mark's Square, grand masked balls in palaces, costume competitions such as 'la maschera piu bella', the Flight of the Angel (Volo dell'Angelo), water parades on the Grand Canal, and visits to ateliers for mask-making. The carnival is held for two weeks before Lent and draws about 3 million visitors annually.
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