Today’s Venice Carnival has become a large and spectacular tourist event, attracting thousands of visitors from all over the world who flock to the city to participate in this festival, unique for its history, atmosphere and masks. The most important days are traditionally Shrove Thursday and Shrove Tuesday, with the largest crowds during the event’s weekends.
To the East: Marco Polo’s astonishing journey
This year’s Carnival takes place from 27 January to 13 February, with Marco Polo as protagonist. In honour of the 700th anniversary of his death, Venice wanted to remember his very long voyage of discovery of the Orient and China.
Terra incognita, a magnificent aquatic spectacle with artists and performers, will be held at the Arsenale to recall his vicissitudes as a traveller and official of the Great Khan. There will also be a special Gala Dinner, At the Court of the Great Khan, along with the Doge’s Ball, Minuet Ball, Carnival Extravaganza, and many other masquerade parties.
