Carnival Of Venice 2008 - The Mask And Freedom!

February 6th, 2008 Olga Pizza Posted in Festivals |

Among numerous destinations and wonderful countries, perhaps, all of us are eager to visit such a mysterious city as Venice. Find out whether it is really so amazing to take a gondola ride on the Grand Canal. And of course, enjoy so popular Carnival of Venice. Do you know that February is just the time of Venice Carnival? So, you can find an appropriate and even astonishing costume rental, choose some incredible mask and… what? What are the things Venetians offer us to do during the celebrating?

One of the most ancient tradition was the Flight of the angel, the opening of the Carnival. How is it possible? A tightrope walker had to reach the seat of the Doge (the governor) from St.Mark’s Bell Tower. As a rule, there are several days of celebrating so everyone will have enough time to choose the things which he adores the most of all. Moreover, there are really a lot of things to choose from. The first evening is perfect for those who dream about the above mentioned gondola tour. Everything starts at San Marco - calle Vallaresso, than journey along Grand Canal and dinner in some popular restaurant will end the evening. Don’t forget that all these you should do in costume, so choose comfortable one.

“I just want to keep silent and relax, so that someone entertain me during the whole evening” In such a way one of my friends explains me why we should go to the cinema once a week at least. If you also enjoy to observe and do nothing except admiring the beauty, a dinner in the candle-lit setting of palazzo Pisani-Moretta and enjoying frescoes of Giovanbattista Tiepolo is the best choice for you. You also will be entertained by mimes, magicians and acrobats. Two orchestras will play for the whole evening, so you still can change your mind and enjoy dances till early morning.

The old Casino of Commerce in the ‘Procuratie Vecchie’, looking straight to the San Marco Church and the Doge’s Palace. It is just another chance to dance and have an excellent dinner. And of course, let’s not forget about the greatest opportunity to make friends with a lot of people wearing masks.

Inspire? So, how about prices? They differ in accordance with menu, activities and places from 420 to 50 euros. Carnival of Venice 2008 lasts from 26th January to 5th February. So, you still have time to choose a costume.