Carnival in Italy is a vibrant and lively celebration held in the weeks leading up to Lent, the 40-day period of fasting and reflection before Easter. As its dates are determined by the lunar ...

Carnival masks on sale during the Venetian historical carnival in St. Mark’s Square, Venice, Italy, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni) Revellers participating in the celebrations of ...

In Italy, Carnival celebrations have already begun, with numerous events set to be held throughout the country. Venice, as every year, is the capital of the celebrations. This year, the Venetian ...

The Battle of the Oranges is an annual tradition in Ivrea, Italy, and part of a larger celebration described by its organizers as “the most ancient historical Carnival in Italy.” The Tuchini ...

Three million people travel to Venice every year for the Venetian tradition, according to the website of the tourist group Walks of Italy. Carnival, also known as Carnevale, dates back to 1162 ...

The opening weekend of Carnival in Venice culminated with a water procession along the Grand Canal that finished in front of the Rialto Bridge with a flourish of colorful streamers and confetti — all ...

Masked revelers wearing period costumes pose for a photograph during the traditional Venice Carnival in Italy on Friday. This year, the theme of one of the most famous carnivals in the world is ...

A picture taken during the traditional 'Battle of the Oranges' in Ivrea, near Turin. Photo by MARCO BERTORELLO / AFP From 10 of the best Italian carnivals outside of Venice to the history behind ...