The city of Venice is made up of 118 islands separated by canals and linked by more than 400 bridges. Located in the shallow Venetian Lagoon in northeast Italy, the city is a UNESCO World Heritage ...

The art of Venetian masks 05:02. Venice's very existence inspires wonder, and during Carnival, this city of canals provides a fanciful backdrop for the festivities leading up to Lent.

Revellers participating in the celebrations of the historic Venetian Carnival display their masks in St. Mark's Square in Venice, Italy, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. Antonio Calanni - AP ...

This year's Venice Carnival has entered its last weekend, with a packed programme of festivities, performances and exhibitions. Carnival is celebrated across Italy, but as every year, Venice is ...

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

AP PHOTOS: As Carnival opens, Venice honors native son Marco Polo on 700th anniversary of his death. Luca Bruno. Tuesday 30 January 2024 05:04 GMT. AP PHOTOS: As Carnival opens, ...

VENICE — On the banks of the Grand Canal, smartphone-wielding tourists jostled for position, capturing the elegantly masked figures of Carnival. The tourists scrummed with commuters for precious ...

On Saturday, March 1, guests will be entertained by wandering Venetian clowns, have the opportunity to create their own masks, attend a ball, or enjoy an artisan market selling authentic Italian ...

VENICE — On the banks of the Grand Canal, smartphone-wielding tourists jostled for position, capturing the elegantly masked figures of Carnival. The tourists scrummed with commuters for precious ...

Southport is preparing to host a Venetian carnival inspired by the annual Italian festival. The Carnival of Venice is known around the world for its elaborate costumes and masks. On Saturday ...