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 = **//Venice Carnival//** =

This festival is celebrated in this beautiful Italian city every year. It starts around two weeks before Ash Wednesday and ends on Shrove Tuesday (Fat Tuesday or //[|Mardi Gras]//). It was first recorded in the thirteenth century (1268), fell into decline under Austrians' rule and was forbidden by the fascist government in the 1930s. It was not until the 1980s that the Carnival enjoyed a revival.  In my opinion, the most exciting things about the Carnival are the masks and luxurious costumes that can be seen walking around the city. Besides, you can attend to many shows and spectacles during this festival such as:  Some of these activities are free (mainly those held at the street) and others need payment (between 450 € to 90 €) Anyway, for further information about this festival you can visit the following websites: [|Wikipedia] , [|Portale di Venezia] [|Videos on Carnival of Venice]
 * The Carnival Opening at the Luna Hotel
 * Moon Maskarade at the Luna Hotel
 * Il Volo dell'Angelo at San Marcos Piazza (Square)
 * Hot Chocolate in Costume at Lavena Cafe
 * Ballo Tiepollo at Palazzo Pisani Moretta (The official Ball of the Venice Carnival)
 * Baroque music concert and cocktail
 * Good bye Carnival at the Luna Hotel (Mardi Grass or the ending of the Carnival)
 * Gondola tour and dinner, etc.