Paarporträt in aufeinander abgestimmten grünen und goldenen Kostümen und Masken während des Karnevals von Venedig, kaleidoskopischer Effekt - Stock-Fotografie

Venice, Italy - February 11, 2024: The Carnival of Venice (Italian: Carnevale di Venezia) is an annual festival held in Venice, Italy, famous throughout the world for its elaborate costumes and masks. The Carnival ends on Shrove Tuesday (Martedì Grasso or Mardi Gras), which is the day before the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday (February-March). The Carnival traces its origins to the Middle Ages, existing for several centuries until it was abolished in 1797. The tradition was revived in 1979, and the modern event now attracts approximately 3 million visitors annually.