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February 9, 2009

Venice Carnevale 2009

Filed under: Italy,Venice - 09 Feb 2009

Venice swings into Carnevale mode from this weekend.  In predominantly Roman Catholic countries, such as Italy, Portugal and Brazil, carnevale marks the final celebration before the commencement of fasting and the austerity of Lent.

The …

May 11, 2008

Pigeons in St. Mark's Square, Venice – Ruffled Feathers

Filed under: Italy,Venice - 11 May 2008

On your next visit to St. Mark’s Square, if you see a sign that reads something like “È vietato per alimentare i pigeons”, or if you get tapped on the …