Carnival of Venice
The Carnival of Venice (Italian: Carnevale di Venezia) is an annual festival held in Venice, Italy, famous throughout the world for its elaborate costumes and masks. The Carnival ends on Shrove Tuesday (Martedì Grasso or Mardi Gras), which is the day before the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday.
| Carnival of Venice Carnevale di Venezia | |
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The Venetian Carnival tradition is most famous for its distinctive masks. | |
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Carnival |
| Frequency | Annually |
| Location(s) | Venice |
| Country | Italy |
| Inaugurated | 1979 (modern event) |
| Founder | City of Venice |
| Attendance | Up to 3 million |
The Carnival traces its origins to the Middle Ages, existing for several centuries until it was abolished in 1797. The tradition was revived in 1979, and the modern event now attracts approximately 3 million visitors annually.
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