 The highlight in the bleak wintry times is the Carnival of course. Venice steps back in time as an international crowd dress and party whilst the rest of Europe hibernates. Piccola Perla has the primary week available from 16 to 23 February, incorporating the main weekend procession. Into the spring and summer there is an opportunity to visit other beautiful places. Padua, Vicenza and Verona.All within an hour by train. A number of visitors have been the recipients of gifts as wedding, engagement,graduation and special anniversaries. Perfect memories even if only for a three night stay at Piccola Perla. 2012 sees the Architectural Biennale from 13 August followed by the International Venice Film Festival. Bella Venezia 1 Comment | ArchivesJanuary 2012  CategoriesAll Are you sure you want to delete this post? This action is permanent. Yes, delete postNo, keep postVenice in winter
For those who prefer the quiet Venice, romantic swirling in mists with sunshine reflected from the Dolomites, winter is the perfect time to visit. Venice sparkles with opera at La Fenice and numerous choirs singing in San Marco. Fabulous shops from designer clothes to famous Murano glass seem even more exquisite in winter lamplight. Christmas sees tasteful greenery and St Mark's Square softly lit along the collanades with Florian's and Quadrini's cafes inviting one in, just as they have done for three hundred years. Last New Year Piccola Perla was the romantic hideaway for a couple who married on the Grand Canal. Venice must be one of the few places in the world which has not turned Christmas into razzamatazz. This it keeps for Carnival. Twelve days in February of Balls , masks and fun.Local Venetians celebrate alongside visitors from all over the world. From glamorously expensive Balls to children's fancy dress competions Carnival is like no other. So the season's come round,Venice as beautiful as ever. |
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