Any visit to Venice is filled with ornately painted masks. These are more than just colorful souvenirs — they come with a story. Throughout the centuries, these masks have always been a big part of Carnevale celebrations, the weeks-long Mardi Gras festivities leading up to Lent — and high-class people have traditionally put them on to hide their faces while they are out and about, doing less-than-respectable things. Join me now at a mask shop in the heart of Venice for a peek at the history of t

Here's the painstaking, 2-week process that goes into making handmade masks for the Carnival of Venice. | Insider International

🎭✨ The Venice Carnival: a dream with open eyes ✨🎭 Starting on January 31st, 2026, Venice once again transforms into a timeless stage. Elegant masks, sumptuous costumes, and fairytale atmospheres wrap the city in a magic found nowhere else in the world. Among mysterious alleys, gondolas silently gliding over the water, and shimmering reflections of light on the canals, every corner tells a story of charm, art, and tradition. ⭐ Welcome to the most magical Carnival in the world. ⭐ 📍 Have you eve

Did you know? In Venice, Carnival masks were once worn for months, allowing people to hide their identity and move freely through the city. Today, this tradition lives on through handcrafted masks and ritual preparation. #LondraPalaceVenezia #TheHospitalityExperience #RelaisChateaux #Venezia | Londra Palace Venezia