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The complete insider's guide to Venice and Venice Carnival

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The Insider' guide to Venice Are you going to Venice and attend Venice Carnival this year, and you need to find an insider's   guide to get organised ? At Carnival an Italian saying goes: "A Carnevale ogni scherzo vale", that is at Carnival any tricks goes.  The last thing you want is the Carnival hustle and bustle playing tricks on you . After all with millions of tourists visiting Venice for the Carnival, who said that going to Venice Carnival is an easy job ? During the fourteen days of the Carnival, Venice fills with tourists from all over the world who join in to live together this unique opportunity. They want to experience the city all decked up in its spectacular party costumes, traditional masks and the revival of old traditions.  Stunning masks on the water of Venice Grand Canal To be honest, Carnival does not rank first in Venetians' hearts. I have mixed feelings about this event too. Venice becomes a bit of a mess in the most crowded