The festival lasts six weeks in Venice and features participants adorning themselves in traditional 17th-century costumes — as well as extraordinary masks — and parading down the streets.
A tradition dating back to the 11th century, the Carnival of Venice delves deep into the rich Venetian culture and continues to attract tourists and locals every year — making it one of the more popular cultural festivals in the world. The festival lasts six weeks in Venice and features participants adorning themselves in traditional 17th-century costumes — as well as extraordinary masks — and parading down the streets.