“This was Venice, the flattering and suspect beauty — this city, half fairy tale and half tourist trap, in whose insalubrious air the arts once rankly and voluptuously blossomed, where composers have been inspired to lulling tones of somniferous eroticism.” ~ Thomas Mann _ _ _ The Venetian Carnival is one of the most famous carnivals in the world portraying the long history of wealth and aristocracy, as well as mystery and playfulness. The 11-day long carnival starts two Saturdays before ‘Ash Wednesday‘ and ends with ‘Fat Tuesday“, i.e. 40 days before Easter. In the Carnival time whole Venice becomes a stage of theatrical joy [...]

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