The Carnival of Venice traces back to at least 1162, when Venetians celebrated a military victory over the Patriarchate of Aquileia. Over time, those celebrations developed into an annual pre-Lent ...

Masquerade Suite at The St. Regis Venice welcomes travelers who are in town for the annual Carnivale festival. This special suite radiates a sense of authentic regality and high drama, and it provides ...

We are pleased to announce that the 3rd edition of AperoChic Masquerade will take place on February 25, 2019 at the Spoke Club. This year, our masquerade party will celebrate one of the oldest ...

Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. If you can’t fly to Venice this holiday season, fear not: Roberto Coin captured the ...

Have you ever dreamed of being the belle of an 18 th-century ball or strutting your stuff under a festive mask while dancing down the street? Masquerades have evolved from royal celebrations into ...

Carnevale is the masked extravaganza Venice is famous for and over three million visitors flock to the city each year to attend the official events centered around the Piazza San Marco or one of the ...