Carnival of Venice

Flashy, colorful, eye-catching - these three words are probably the best way to describe the carnival in Venice. As you walk through the many alleyways and squares of the lagoon city, you don't know whether you should be more excited by the unique architecture of Venice or by the many magnificent and ostentatious costumes. From San Marco's Square to the suburbs, Venice is transformed into a veritable open-air theater where every kind of art finds a stage.

In addition to the magnificent costumes, it is also the carnival masks that have become the symbol of the Venice Carnival. Most of them are half masks, which traditionally originate from the theater scene and only cover the upper part of the face. The masks are worn in a variety of colors and are usually elaborately and magnificently decorated. But they are far more than just a fashion accessory.

The modern carnival festival officially begins every year on the Sunday 10 days before Ash Wednesday with the so-called Volo dell'Angelo, the flight of the angels from the Campanile di San Marco bell tower.

To make sure you don't miss any of the events, you should arrive a few days before the official opening, as a number of events and parades take place in advance. The special thing about Venice is that the celebrations take place both on land and on the water. So you can stroll across the Rialto Bridge and watch the festival from above. By choosing Ca'dadda as your accommodation, you are perfectly positioned for this.

Next carnival: February 7-17, 2026