MARCO POLO RELIVES IN VENICE CARNIVAL 2024
This year's Venice Carnival is dedicated to its celebrated son Marco Polo, the intrepid explorer and the first recorded European who opened up the mysterious world of the Orient.
The event also celebrates the 700th anniversary of Marco's death, after he had returned safely to Venice and had written his fascinating travelogue, commonly called “The Million”.
Throughout the Carnival period (27th January - 13th February 2024), the call and campi of Venice and its satellite city Mestre will be transformed into a fabulous stage set recounting his journey, with the Darsena Grande, the historic dock at the Arsenal staging the special event “Terra Incognita” (Unknown Land – the Amazing Journey of Marco).
This year's Carnival also coincides with Chinese New Year (2nd - 13th February), so there will be dual celebrations in many parts of the city and the lagoon islands.
Info: Tel. +39.041.5939979 www.venice-carnival-italy.com