The annual carnival has returned to Venice, Italy, in all its pre-pandemic glory.
photo: REUTERSThe Venice Carnival kicked off in the first weekend of February and will go on for two weeks, till February 21, 2023.
photo: REUTERSThe Carnival of Venice, which began in the 11th Century, is one of the oldest carnivals in the world.
photo: REUTERSThe Carnival is back to Venice in all its pre-Covid glory, after a gap of two years due to the pandemic.
VIDEO: twitter/SEE ITALY TRAVELThe carnival attracts tourists from all over the world, who flock to Venice to take part in it.
Ornate masks, costumes and music mark the two weeks of the Venice Carnival.
photo: REUTERSThe Carnival was scaled down in the last two years due to the pandemic, but it has returned and how!
Photo: REUTERSThese two weeks in Venice are marked by celebrations, dance, music and festivities.
Photo: REUTERSThe main attraction of the Floating Parade at the Venice Carnival this year was this giant rat.
During these two weeks, all of Venice transforms into one big, neverending party, with fests and performances round every corner.
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