Venice Carnival
By Paul Johnson on Feb 15, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Events, Going Out, Hotels, Italy, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Venice claims to have the oldest carnival in the world, with laws establishing the holiday dating to the 13th Century. And this year, the Venice Carnival will run from 17th to 26th February 2006. Events will include masked balls, concerts, gondola parades, formal dinners and children’s celebrations. For ideas on where to stay, check out Pensione La Calcina and Palace Bonvecchiati.