Carnevale Venice 2001...Are We Crazy?
Have the incredible opportunity to visit Venice during Carnevale 2001. Reading that <BR>500,000 people crowd the islands during this <BR>time; any thoughts and advice from others who <BR>have been during this time will be appreciated. We have been before in October. <BR>Thanks
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I have NOT been to Venice during Carnivalem but we were there this year shortly AFTER. Judging by the enthusiasm with which the native Venetians speak about Carnivale, I can only conclude that it is something extraordinary. However,Ii don't like crowds, so I will NEVER (I wish they had italics so I wouldn't have to use all CAPS) see it. If you liike crowds (and cold weather), go! Venice is fantastic.
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I say go ... it's a unique experience. IMO crowds are a nuisance when one's visiting museums, etc. When there are crowds gathered in the piazza, campi and calles for partying that's a completely different story. In these occasions I think that crowds are welcome :-) Be prepared to spend quite a bit, specially if you intend to attend a mask ball in one of the palazzi. <BR> <BR>Paulo <BR>
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Thanks for the tips; don't think we could stand to pass up this chance; just couldn't stand to have a bad experience, Venice is such a wonderful <BR>place to visit.
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You may follow what will be going on next carnival at <BR>http://www.carnivalofvenice.com/ <BR> <BR>Paulo
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Have you been to Venice before? I would only say that you won't have experienced Venice itself during Carnevale. Sort of like going to Mardi Gras in New Orleans. If a person has only been to New Orleans during Mardi Gras, he will have a whole different perspective from having visited it without Mardi Gras. I hate that kind of crowds, so I'd miss either, but if you've been to Venice and like it, go this time just for the experience of Carnevale.
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Thanks for the e mail site: I had looked at some. Patrick, we have been before; I like your Mardi Gras analogy. <BR>Can't say we are crazy about crowds, etc, but I think/hope this will be an <BR>experience that one would not forget. <BR>Anyone else been recently during <BR>Carnivale. Thanks
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I was there 2 years ago - it is truly unique and I wouldn't pass it up. Yes it's crowded - but if you're away from Piazza San Marco most of the time, it's really quite manageable. I do agree with Patrick - if you can stay a day or two after Carnevale, do. The city returns to normal and is extraordinary in a whole other way... <BR> <BR>Have a great time. <BR> <BR>Dona
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