(20 photos)
The parade of historical costumes usually takes place on the first weekend of Carnival, after the opening ‘Flight of the Angel’ ceremony in the Piazzale San Marco. Groups from all over Italy … … Read more >
Prosecco is the sparkling wine of the Veneto region and is delicious. Bellini is the cocktail of Venice. But if you are cost-cutting and want to buy everyday wine the local way, … Read more >
Where to get your hair done well – while watching the gondolas float by … Read more >
Avoid the kiosks with signs saying ‘Change’, ‘Cambio’ etc if you can. A bank or cash machine will usually give you a better deal – up to 10% better … Read more >
On Venice’s Grand Canal, men dressed as witches – ‘befane’ in Italian – race towards the Rialto Bridge, standing up as they row Venetian style. This event takes place every year in January in celebration of Epiphany. (2 photos) … Read more >
. … Read more >