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 Begin Carnevale in the traditional way |
Piazza San Marco Gran Caffe Lavena Venice 30135 Italy +39 41 529 8711 (Tourist Information) |
Il Carnevale begins every year with a historically costumed parade in San Marco Square. The customary follow up to that is a toast in the hall of Gran Caffè Lavena to celebrate the new dawn of Carnival, a long held and cherished tradition. As revelers are already resplendent in silk and wool, it is only natural that this affair would also serve as an agenda making for the many fantastic events that stretch over the next week. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Guided Musical Tour |
320/A Piazzetta San Marco La Sala della Musica Venice Castello 6691 Italy +39 41 2702464 |
These fascinating guided tours of the grand music room near Ospedaletto will take place for part of the year. The exquisite music room was built for nobility to play music in the 16th century, and the space has an incredible frescoed ceiling and other glorious details. Organized by the Association of Sant' Appollonia, a non-profit group that preserves Venice's artistic heritage, this guided and informative event is ideal for music lovers or history buffs. Admission starts at EUR1.5. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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An international film and multimedia event |
44 Lungomare Giuglielmo Marconi Lido di Venezia Venice, Venice 30126 Italy +39 (0)2 4855 0279 (Organisers - Milan) http://www.mifed.com/ |
This annual film festival, showcasing the works of upcoming European film directors from 25-odd countries, is held in the Italian cities of Venice and Milan. For several decades, it took place twice a year, both in April and in October-November. However, in 2005, MIFED faced a crisis, and lost ground to other European film fests. The organizers, therefore, teamed up with the Venice Film Festival, and have since then held it between the months of August and September. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Second wooden boat show |
San Polo 2120 (information) Venice 30125 Italy +39 41714066 http://www.veneziafiere.it |
The first edition of Navalia – Venice's wooden boat show, held at the Venice Arsenale – was an extraordinary success and positioned itself straight at the top of wooden boat shows. This year's edition, from 9-12 May, is supposed to be even more promising: the exhibition area has been expanded, exhibitors can enjoy the pleasures of a well-serviced network and it features a series of impressive cultural events. There will be a number of international and national conferences on wooden vessels, and during the show, the national award for the best restoration will be announced. This year Navalia will include some new features, such as painters of the sea and a second-hand wooden boat market. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Walk on and below the bridge |
Piazza San Marco Venice Italy |
This non-competitive track event takes people over Venice's bridges and through the city on a ten kilometre walk. The atmosphere is fun and people stop off in bars to refuel along the way. It is privately organised and costs a small sum to take part. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Venice cinema show |
Lungomare Giuglielmo Marconi Lungomare Marconi Venice, Venice 30126 Italy +39 (0)41 521 8711 http://www.labiennale.org/en |
This is officially called the Cinema Biennial and is one of the most renowned and prestigious film festivals in the world. The festival leans towards the artistic rather than commercial films. Screenings are shown in the Palazzo del Cinema, next to the Casino Venezia, where the festival is held annually. During this week, film comes to life as the most famous of stars, including luxurious motorboats, fans and the paparazzi land in Venice! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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