Italy's Local Carnival Celebrations

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6 of the best Italian Carnivals beyond Venice, from north to south

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There are more than 70 local, lesser-known Carnival celebrations in Italy .

Some revolve around food, others celebrate witty humour and many feature allegorical floats.

Carnevale di Cento is the only Carnival in Europe to be officially twinned’ with the world-famous one in Brazil .

The origin of the costumes has been lost to time, but they’re now a symbol of the region: spot them parading on 17 January , on the feast of Saint Anthony ; Shrove Tuesday ; and Easter Sunday . Published in the October 2024 issue of National Geographic Traveller ( UK ). To subscribe to National Geographic Traveller ( UK ) magazine click here. (Available in select countries only)..