“What a funny old city this Queen of the Adriatic is! Narrow streets, vast, gloomy marble palaces, black with the corroding damps of centuries, and all partly submerged; no dry land visible anywhere, and no sidewalks worth mentioning…” Mark Twain
There was a strange calmness about the back streets which was in complete contrast to the busy main thoroughfares and here and there we came across traditional artisans shops selling glass or paper and every now and then a costumier and carnival mask maker.
The masks are beautiful and wonderful. I would love to try and make one. I will search Youtube to see if there is a video on how to make them. Probably not.
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They look a bit tricky to me!
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Venice is an enchantress of a city – great write up and photos!
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Wonderful! One day we will visit this carnival. But I think, whether to rent costumes in Venice or bring them with us? What do you think?
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I think you need to buy or rent them there – that is the most authentic! Some are very expensive but others are reasonable!
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How much is reasonable on one day?
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great post! going to Venice in a couple of weeks and looking forward to it even more now!
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Enjoy – I am certain that you will!
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thanks Andrew, I have been before, but Venezia is always enchanting. Will probably do a post myself upon our return, if I manage to take any pictures, sounds like the shops are not happy if you try and photograph their masks…
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Some are ok – usually the older established ones that are quite relaxed about it but others are quite aggressive about no pictures!
I look forward to reading your post!
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thanks Andrew!
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