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

The canal-lined streets of Venice come alive in February during this decadent festival, featuring extravagant costumes, elegant masks, and fun public events.

As carnival celebrations are held across the globe, more than two dozen craftsmen in a quaint studio in northern Albania put the final touches on a series of elegant Venetian masks destined for ...

The Venice Carnival is one of the most iconic and renowned events in the world. With its traditional masks, lavish costumes, and a unique atmosphere that captivates the entire city, it is one of ...

The ancient city is hosting its last Carnival festivities before starting to charge an entrance fee and limit tour group sizes.

ROME, Feb. 13 (Xinhua) -- Carnival 2024 concluded across Italy on Tuesday, culminating with the traditional mask and float parade in Venice.

Here’s how Venice, Rio de Janeiro, Trinidad and Tobago, New Orleans, and Quebec City mark the pre-Lenten season Elizabeth Djinis - History Correspondent In 18th-century Venice, Carnival masks ...

Back to homepage / Live news Across the sea from Venice, Albanian studio crafts carnival masks Shkodër (Albania) (AFP) – As carnival celebrations are held across the globe, more than two dozen ...

Every year, the Venice Art Mask Factory in Albania's Shkoder produces more than 20,000 hand-crafted masks, including 1,700 unique pieces this year alone, to be donned by carnival revellers from ...