Since 1162, Venice has celebrated its victory over Aquileia with a masquerade to top them all!
Since 1162, Venice has celebrated its victory over Aquileia with a masquerade to top them all! The Venice Carnival takes place in St. Mark’s Square and on the streets of Venice where revelers don elaborate 18th-century costumes and feathered masks. Traditionally, the carnival celebrations were the only times that people of all social classes mixed in one giant slew of debauchery. There were illicit substances, political intrigue, gambling, and sexual escapades, making anonymity a priority, especially since the carnival became so popular that it attracted royals and dignitaries from all over the world at one point.