Carnival in Venice was started from a victory against the Patriarch of Aquileia, in the year 1162. To honor this victory, people started to reunite in San Marco Square.

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This festival was official in the Renaissance. In 17th century. this carnival was way to save prestigious image of Venice in the world.

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In 1797, Austrian King forbid this carnival and use of masks.

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In 1979, Italian government decided to bring back this festival to Venice.

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Today, more than 3 million people come to see Venice every year for carnival.

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