Carnival 2012 in Italy is celebrated in many cities: Venice, Viareggio, Fano and through Ivrea, the events not to miss a lot. Never mind that’re residing in Milan, Rome or in Acireale, there is something for everyone, at different times but always with floats, traditional sweets, confetti and streamers.
Traditions of Carnival in Italy are deeply rooted: they usually have very old historical roots and involve the whole city, with restaurants and pastry shops engaged in the preparation of typical carnival sweets, delicacies not to be missed to recover from the fatigue of the festivities.
Let’s see what it provides Carnival 2012 in Italy and what are the most important events.
Carnival of Venice 2012
From February 4 to 21 in Venice
The Carnival of Venice one of the most famous of the world: every year thousands of tourists arriving from all over the world in order not to miss the spectacle of lavish costumes and masks in the scenario of a unique city. The masks of the Carnival of Venice, in fact, have a refined and impressive historical accuracy: Many date back to 900 years ago, when he began the tradition of Carnival in Venice. No matter what day you arrive: for the duration of the Venice Carnival is filled with costumes, parties and masked people in the buildings.
Carnival of Viareggio 2012
From February 5 to March 3
The Viareggio Carnival of Viareggio counts 139 years and is one of the most awaited among Italian parties linked to this year: the highlight is the traditional parade of floats, which takes its cue from daily news and current affairs mocking politicians and celebrities with lots of fireworks. The main theme of the Carnival of Viareggio is the combination of masks and irony, essential formula with which one makes fun of the powerful. The opening ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, February 4.
Roman Carnival 2012
11 to February 21 in Rome
If you are in the Capital during the carnival go towards Piazza Navona, the epicenter of all the celebrations connected to medieval traditions: If you want to see the Running of the Berbers know that the starting point is Piazza del Popolo or Piazza Venezia where it ends after passing along Via del Corso.
Fano Carnival 2012
from February 5 to 19 in Fano
The Fano Carnival contends other city the title of oldest Carnival in Italy: music, masks , the inevitable floats, cakes to no end, masked where the cardboard is the undisputed protagonist. In Piazza XX Settembre there will be the most anticipated celebrations, or those on Carnival Thursday (afternoon of Feb. 16) and the big closing party of the Fano Carnival, scheduled for Fat Tuesday (Feb. 21).
Ivrea Carnival 2012
From February 4 to 22 in Ivrea
Recognized as Italian event of international significance, the historical Carnival of Ivrea is actually a real historical reconstruction this year will be celebrated with a cancellation stamp (February 19 in the square dances from 10 to 16). The parade of masks includes the presence of classical Podesta, the Mugnaia and General.
Cento Carnival 2012
From 5 February to 4 March in Hundred And
‘ known as the ‘Carnival of Europe’ because it is one of the oldest in the world and is also twinned with that of Rio de Janeiro to participate in his show because a lot of wagons and the best wins the right to represent their Hundred to the carnival Rio during the Night of Champions. The parade floats in the Carnival of Cento every Sunday is a must attend also because the floats are launched various gadgets on the public, so do not go back empty-handed course.
And the other carnivals? We also recommend the Carnival of Foiano di Chiana, in Tuscany, now in its 473ma year. Bad news for fans instead of the Carnival of Sciacca and the event it is at risk due to lack of funds in common.
