Carnival of Venice
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For other uses, see Carnival of Venice (disambiguation).
The Carnival of Venice (Italian: Carnevale di Venezia) is an annual festival held in Venice, Italy, famous throughout the world for its elaborate costumes and masks. The Carnival ends on Shrove Tuesday (Martedì Grasso or Mardi Gras), which is the day before the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday.
Quick Facts Carnival of Venice Carnevale di Venezia, Status ...
Carnival of Venice Carnevale di Venezia | |
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Status | Active |
Genre | Carnival |
Frequency | Annually |
Location(s) | Venice |
Country | Italy |
Inaugurated | 1979 (1979) (modern event) |
Founder | City of Venice |
Attendance | Up to 3 million |
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The Carnival traces its origins to the Middle Ages, existing for several centuries until it was abolished in 1797. The tradition was revived in 1979,[1] and the modern event now attracts approximately 3 million visitors annually.[2]