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Rebecca Ann Hughes covers travel, culture and food in Europe. Venice Carnival 2023 officially kicked off on February 4th with a light-filled night parade down the Grand Canal. For the next two ...

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As for Carnival—once a charming, neighborhood event, now a commercial frenzy ("a cultural hijacking," Robert C. Davis, a professor of history at Ohio State University, wrote in Venice ...

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Carnival commences in February, and it's a huge event in Venice, so be prepared for large crowds of mask-wearing participants. Aside from Carnival, the city is relatively quiet this time of year.

No problem, you can still experience its essence and see some of its most iconic sights. Either way, Venice is a beautiful ...