The legendary Venice carnival has begun

The Venice Carnival began on Saturday, January 27. Due to coincidence with holocaust remembrance dayorganizers decided Limit Inauguration Day events And the celebrations were quiet.

This year’s carnival is dedicated to marco poloPerhaps the most international venetian Which ever existed in history. This year’s issue is 700th anniversary of his death, Despite doubts about the veracity of many of the events described, his ‘Book of Wonders’ ultimately had a huge impact on the way Europeans viewed the world in the late Middle Ages.

Water procession of traditional boats returns

Today, Sunday, January 28, the long-awaited return water procession of traditional boatsCreated in collaboration with the coordination of the Rowing Association of Venice and led by the famous boat ‘Pentegana’.

grand procession of masked boat led by costumed sailors Meet near Punta Della Dogana and reach the Rialto area, where there is a showpiece color choreography To give a symbolic “start” to the celebrations of the Venice Carnival 2024, the festival in Erberia will be preceded by a walk around the Rialto Bridge, whose full programme, day by day, is online on the official website of the event.