An ornate Venetian carnival mask and costume featuring a gold and white face mask decorated with turquoise gems and golden flowers. The elaborate outfit includes a gold silk hood, decorative white lace collar, and light blue and white feathers extending from the shoulders. The figure is positioned against a backdrop of traditional Venetian architecture with arched windows and orange-brick walls

The "Volo dell'Angelo" in Venice

Angelo, Colombina and Aquila: we know the figures who fly over Piazza San Marco during the Carnival, following a centuries-old tradition.

Aerial view of Siena's Piazza del Campo filled with people, featuring the Torre del Mangia and historic buildings under a blue sky with clouds.

Fun facts about the Palio di Siena

The Palio di Siena dates back to the early Middle Ages and has always been a source of curiosity and enthusiasm also outside Siena. The hard and traditional horse race can boil over some emotions. The event is very famous, so tourists come from all over the world to attend the spectacle. Here are some interesting facts that not everybody might know about.