Venice is renowned for its canals, masquerade and carnival masks. The Venice Carnival wouldn't be what is without masquerade masks; they are an important part of the merriment. The carnivals origins are thought to go back to the twelfth centaury, but masking was not mentioned in partnership with the festivities till the thirteenth centaury. The carnival reached its height in the eighteenth centaury, were it had become a holiday maker attraction, bringing tourists to the city of canals from every … Continue reading →