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Venice Carnival 2025: Mask Festival Guide

December 27, 20246 min read

Experience the magic of Venice Carnival with elaborate masks, historic costumes, and enchanting masquerade balls.

Venice Carnival: A Masquerade Tradition

The Carnival of Venice (Carnevale di Venezia) is one of the world's most famous festivals, known for its elaborate masks, stunning costumes, and mysterious atmosphere.

Venice Carnival 2025

  • Dates: February 22 - March 4, 2025
  • Ends on Shrove Tuesday
  • Two weeks of celebrations

    • History

    Venice Carnival dates back to 1162, celebrating a military victory. Masks allowed all classes to mingle anonymously, hiding social status.

    Traditional Masks

    Bauta

  • Full-face white mask
  • Allows eating and drinking
  • Most iconic Venetian mask

    • Colombina

  • Half-face mask
  • Often decorated with feathers
  • Named after a theater character

    • Medico della Peste

  • Long-beaked plague doctor mask
  • Originally filled with herbs
  • Now purely decorative

    • Carnival Events

    Masquerade Balls

  • Elaborate costume parties
  • Historic palace venues
  • Formal dress codes
  • Dancing and entertainment

    • Street Festivities

  • Costume parades
  • Live music
  • Street performers
  • Food and drink stalls

    • Best Viewing Spots

  • St. Mark's Square
  • Rialto Bridge area
  • Grand Canal
  • Historic palazzos

    • Tips for Visitors

  • Book accommodation early
  • Purchase or rent a costume
  • Attend at least one ball
  • Explore beyond the main squares
  • Try traditional frittelle (fritters)

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    #Venice Carnival#Italy#February#Masks#Masquerade
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