Person in costume at the Venice Carnival
The Carnival of Venice (Carnevale di Venezia) is held annually in Venice, Italy. Masks were worn to hide not only the wearer's identity but also the social status. Venice is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Described as being one of Europe's most romantic cities it is a major tourist attraction. It is situated in the marshy Venetian Lagoon along the Adriatic Sea and it stretches across 117 small islands. In the Middle Ages and Renaissance, Venice was a very important commercial center. Silk, grains, spice and art were all traded.
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Location: Venice, Italy
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