Every year in February, the streets, squares and canals of Venice become the setting for one of the world’s most magnificent carnivals.
During Carnevale, as it is known in Italian, revellers parade in lavish historic costumes, bakeries churn out vast supplies of sumptuous sweets, and colourful confetti carpets the pavements.
As chaotic as it is spectacular, Venice Carnival can be overwhelming for the uninitiated. Here’s what to wear, see, eat and do during the festival.
What is Venice Carnival?
Carnevale originated in the late 14th century as a period of unrestrained indulgence, frivolity and hedonism before the sober 40 days of Lent began.
Social roles – and sometimes genders – were subverted, and masks
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