Venetian Masks And Handpainted Puppets In Venice, Italy Editorial Image

In this image, a vendor sells a wide selection of colorful masks made famous by the celebration of Carnival of Venice, Carnevale di Venezia, an annual festival held in Venice, Italy. The Carnival ends with the Christian celebration of Lent, forty days before Easter on Shrove Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday. The festival is famed for its elaborate masks, which are sold all over Venice. Also on display here are handmade wooden toys that might remind one of Pinnochio, and these puppets are also popular, painted with vibrant colors and come in every design. Murano glass is also a popular find and it comes in a dazzling array of creative pieces. Venice, Italy is a place for the romantic and for the art lover. Taking a gondola ride down the Grand Canal, or walking through the numerous churches and museums there is never a dull moment. Also, the food is fantastic from a hot cappuccino to Venetian pastry there is so much to do and see in Venice, Italy.