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What's on in Venice
See also our Events page for Venice's big annual events and festivals, and our Entertainment page for listings of theatres, year-round concerts and a general run-down of things to do. Winter, apart from the Carnival, is a pretty quiet time, but some of the regular tourist concerts take place, and it's worth checking posters around town for events. Book ahead for the CarnivalVenice Carnival is the biggest event of the year in Venice, and if you are planning to stay in the city at this time, you should really plan ahead and book your hotel well in advance. There are usually a number of special organised events but most entertainment is to be had simply strolling around the St. Mark's area and admiring extravagant costumes. The 2010 Venice Carnival takes place between the 6th and 16th of February. Festa della SaluteThe 21st November is the occasion for one of Venice's most seriously-celebrated religious festivals, the Festa della Madonna della Salute. A temporary bridge is erected over the Grand Canal in front of the Salute church, and Venetians cross for masses to celebrate the city's historic liberation from plague. Venice Art Biennale 2009Venice's 2009 Art Biennale is nearing its end: the exhibitions will be closed after 22 November. The two main venues are expensive to visit (€18 for a joint ticket) but have a lot to see. Luckily the ticket allows you to visit the venues on separate days. There are also many small affiliated art shows around town which are free to visit and which often permit you to see inside normally-private palaces. The regular Monday and Tuesday closing of the two main venues will be suspended during the final week. |
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