Carnival parties in Venetian private Palaces
Give yourself the gift of an exclusive
Carnival party in one of the
traditional private palaces along
Canal Grande during the Carnival
festivities, concede yourself the
(paid) pleasure of escaping from reality,
hiding yourself behind the
mystery of a costume or a mask.
It's not necessary to bother
Casanova, the personage that best
represents the pleasure-seeking,
luxurious, decadent aspect of eighteenth
century Venice, always protected
by his eternal mask; you can
choose to be a historic figure or a
legendary heroe; you may be the
protagonist of a comedy that lasts
the whole night.
Many people have called these festivities "money machines". Already during the time of the Serenissima Republic, Carnival was celebrated by way of the organization of spectacles and "dance-parties in the campiello". It was necessary to pay in order to participate.
First of all, there were dances in the Corte del Fondaco dei Turchi; but there were many other places for lively balls, the most famous being at the Zattere.
The Venetians also danced in the courtyards of monasteries (this was permitted only before sunset), in traditional houses and in the mansions of aristocrats.
Many people have called these festivities "money machines". Already during the time of the Serenissima Republic, Carnival was celebrated by way of the organization of spectacles and "dance-parties in the campiello". It was necessary to pay in order to participate.
First of all, there were dances in the Corte del Fondaco dei Turchi; but there were many other places for lively balls, the most famous being at the Zattere.
The Venetians also danced in the courtyards of monasteries (this was permitted only before sunset), in traditional houses and in the mansions of aristocrats.
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