Carnival of Venice 2022: events not to be missed, from the exclusive to the most famous

The most anticipated event of the year is back: it's time to look for the best houses for sale in venice to experience Carnival 2022 and all its events. Here are the unmissable ones.

Fascinating, enigmatic, exclusive. This is Venice, a city that never ceases to amaze, where life flows through its streets and its magical glimpses of the lagoon. This is enough to convince oneself to buy a house in venice. But not only. There is a period in which the Serenissima becomes more alive than ever: it is the Carnival of Venice, which also returns in 2022 to color the city and wrap it in mystery.

Living in one of the best houses for sale in venice therefore means being able to take advantage of the 2022 Carnival period to experience all its events: from the flight of the angel in St. Mark's Square to the Venetian Festival on the Rio Cannaregio up to the most exclusive events. Here is a list of the moments not to be missed from February 12 to March 1 for the Venice Carnival 2022.

· Venetian festival on the waters of Rio Cannaregio.
The canal from Sestiere Cannaregio to the Jewish quarter becomes a large floating stage. It is the event that inaugurates the Venice Carnival 2022, with music and images. Scheduled for February 13th.

 

· Festa delle Marie in Via Garibaldi.
The appointment is for February 19, when the procession will celebrate the Doge's custom of giving gifts and luxury jewels every year to 12 girls of humble origins, so that they would have a dowry to be able to go to the altar. The procession starts from San Piero di Castello and then goes along via Garibaldi until reaching Riva degli Schiavoni, the Grand Canal and Piazza San Marco.

 



· Volo dell'Agelo, the most awaited day.
The most awaited moment remains the famous Flight of the Angel, which every year recalls the attempt of a Saracen to travel a rope from the top of the Campanile of San Marco to his boat. On February 20, the winner of the previous edition of the Marie beauty contest will take off.

 

· Volo dell'Aquila.
February 27 is the turn of the Eagle Flight, an event that aims to be a recognition of the Italian champions in sport. Appointment in Piazza San Marco.

 



· The Most Beautiful Mask 2022.
Also on February 27 in Piazza San Marco the most beautiful mask of the Venice Carnival 2022 will be elected. Who will win?

 

· Marie beauty contest: the award ceremony.
Do not miss the award ceremony of the most beautiful Mary of 2022 on 1 March. It will be she who will take the Flight of the Angel in 2023.

 

· Svolo del Leon.
The symbol of Venice closes the Carnival on 1 March, when a huge flag with the winged lion of San Marco will be hoisted on the bell tower.

These are the most famous events in Venice. Let's now see the most exclusive.

· Venice Carnival 2022: Tiepolo Ball.
On Thursday 24 February at 8 pm, Palazzo Pisani Moretta will open its doors to guests, welcomed by an aperitif and then an exclusive dinner on the main floor lit by candles only. After dinner, the period dance awaits you with waltzes, minuets and counter dances. Everything is accompanied by prosecco, hot chocolate and Venetian pancakes. Obviously, wearing the period costume is mandatory.

 

· Masquerade Ball Carnival Extravaganza.
Appointment on February 19 at the Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal, where the new edition of the Carnival Extravaganza offers a candlelit dinner prepared by the hotel's chefs. After dinner, the grand ball: an experience that combines fun, elegance and luxury.

 

· Guided tour in the footsteps of Casanova.
A tour able to bring the participants back to the 18th century Venice Carnival. We will visit the places where Casanova lived and hear anecdotes about his life. Meeting place in front of the La Fenice Theater.

 

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