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Venice is famous for its' Carnival which is
an annual event taking place to celebrate the advent orf the religious
festival of Lent. Carnival is a time of festival and
it attracts the largest crowds to Venice. Thousands crowd into
the historic Piazza di San Marco to witness the
costumes and performances illuminating the square. Pairs or groups
of Venetians parade about the piazza and through the crowds in
fantastic and magnificent costumes. The outfits range from elaborate
period pieces to eccentric modern disguises. Face painters crowd
the sides of the royal palace adorning the faces of those wishing
to participate in this display of colour and art.
One Venetian explained that the costumes are a subtle competition
of wealth, ingenuity, and skill among the citizens of Venice.
Not only is Venice Carnival or Carnevale Venezia
hugely important to artisans and tourists alike but it is also
equally significant for the local Venetian economy. Just a few
yards from the main square of St Marks in the narrow side streets
and passageways you can find hundreds of shops selling Venetian
Carnival Masks. Almost everywhere you turn quaint shops
sell hand-painted masks or relics of Carnivals past and present.
One cannot help but wonder how so many specialised shops are able
to support themselves off season. However, as a store owner pointed
out, Venice flourishes during the summer season as hordes of tourists
come to appreciate Venice on a warm summer night. Not surprisingly,
these visitors also appreciate the beauty of the hand-painted
masks, glass ornaments and the locally made beaded necklaces.
Indeed Carnival in Venice is reason enough to visit this ancient
and charming city and if you needed further enticement then there
are many significant cultural and artistic sites well worth visiting.
The grandiose facades with the basilica of San Marco
and architecture are well preserved and maintained. Venice also
houses many of the world's greatest museums, artists and glass-blowing
workshops. The marvelous costumes and Carnival Masks symbolise
the Venetian belief that art is truly the greatest form of expression.
The Danieli Hotel Venice
boasts one of the most enviable locations in Venice from which
to enjoy the Venice Carnival 2006 , located in the shadow of St.
Mark's and adjacent to the Doge's Palace the Danieli enjoys a
superb location overlooking Venice Harbour.
Use the Danieli Hotel Venice Official
Oline Booking system to secure the best available rate:
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Above: Revellers at the Venice Carnival
2003 gather outside the Basilica of St Mark's
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