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CARNEVALE DI VENEZIA
Carnevale di Venezia is a grand festival that dates back to 1296, but has been annual since 1979.
The festival usually runs the two weeks before the start of Lent. From spectacular water shows and exciting acrobats and music performances, to sweet and savory foods with plenty of vino, to masquerade balls and elaborate colourful masks, citizens and international visitors celebrate on the streets and piazzas of Venice. It is a world-famous festival that transforms Venice into a magical carnival.
