Italy’s Carnival, or Carnevale, is one of the most spectacular and lively celebrations in the world, blending centuries-old traditions with dazzling parades, elaborate masks, and vibrant street ...

Carnevale di Ivrea ... The Battle of the Oranges is an annual tradition in Ivrea, Italy, and part of a larger celebration described by its organizers as “the most ancient historical Carnival ...

But there are more than 70 local, lesser-known Carnival celebrations ... marks the beginning of Carnevale di Putignano, which runs until late February — making it Italy’s longest carnival.

But what many Americans don’t realize is the period of festivities before the piety and holiness of Lent is also celebrated by other names and in other ways throughout Europe, particularly in Italy, ...

Multiple Italian cities are planning carnival events for the days and weeks ahead. In Venice and Viareggio, the celebrations have already begun. In Italy, Carnival celebrations have already begun ...

according to the website of the tourist group Walks of Italy. Carnival, also known as Carnevale, dates back to 1162 — when townspeople celebrated a victory over the Patriarch of Aquileia.

During the Middle Ages and Renaissance, Carnevale celebrations were extravagant ... acrobatics and musical performances. Admittedly, Italian grandmothers can make bread and water taste good ...