This is Carnival, otherwise known as the Venice Mask Festival ... Ca'Macana, a world-famous maker of Venetian masks, offers workshops to create your own mask for the celebration.

Venice Carnival, celebrating 300 years of Giacomo Casanova, will take place from February 22 to March 4. Find out how to make ...

The traditional masks are made in papier maché and are decorated with things like gold leaf ... how the masks are made for the world famous Carnival of Venice. The traditional masks are made ...

In addition to Carnevale di Venezia, the legendary carnival held in Venice each year ... Better known as “Guercino,” the famous artist was born to a peasant family in Cento.

Explore the best shopping in Venice, from where to pick up quirky bags made by local designers, and elaborate tricorni (three-cornered hats worn for the Carnival ... things. The shop is famous ...

Carnival commences in February, and it's a huge event in Venice, so be prepared for large crowds of mask-wearing participants. Aside from Carnival, the city is relatively quiet this time of year.