VENICE, Metropolitan City of Venice — Every day people explore Venice — riding in gondolas or walking the narrow streets. But for two weeks in February, this city throws a party. "Carnival is a ...

Carnival week gives Venice a distinct atmosphere shaped by softer daylight, fewer visitors in the early hours, and elaborate attire made for visual impact. February often brings pale skies or light ...

VENICE, Italy (AP) — The opening weekend of Carnival in Venice culminated with a water procession along the Grand Canal that finished in front of the Rialto Bridge with a flourish of colorful ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Venice is famous for the ornate masks worn during its carnival. But many are actually made across the sea, by artisans in Albania.