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Sailing in Venice The Americas Cup World Series Crews have been invited to compete in a opportunity to compete for €50,000 in prize money in the City of Venice Trophy on May 12-13, 2012. The invitational regatta, organized and announced at the beginning of May by the yacht club, Venice Compagnia della Vela, consists of five, …
What’s this pastry cake, covered with icing with various wrapped chocolates on top, baked in the shape of the saint on horseback? You’ll notice all the bakeries and grocery stores in Venice start displaying these colorful cakes a few days before November 11th. They can cost from 15-45 EUR depending on the size. History: …
Carnival Season in Venice When: February 11-21, 2011 Carnival, or Carnevale, is right before Lent, and this masquerade party use to last up to two months in the old days, but now the festivities are packed into ten days of concerts, palace parties, and amazing costumes. While Ash Wednesday sets the tone, the first and …