A quick and original guide for a real insight into the secular tradition of the magical Carnival of Venice, among the mysteries of its history and the rediscovery of its traditional masks which are now well known all over the world.

We will guide you through the forbidden games of the notorious carnivals which lasted all year long, traditional festivals and ... why not? We will also give you some tips about where to buy wonderful costumes and certified masks which are true artworks of the venetian handicraft.

We cannot omit a section for practical information for getting around Venice and discover the program of the Venice Carnival 2013 "Viva i colori - Live in Colour"! Someone once said that "A mask tells us more than a face."

We wonder: was he thinking about the face of Venice?