Reading Time: < 1 minuteby MK On Feb. 17, the final day of Carnival in Venice unfolded under clear skies, with much of the focus on one of the festival’s most enduring traditions: the Marie. Rooted in a medieval legend and revived in modern form, the Festa delle Marie celebrates 12 young women selected each year to represent the city’s districts. … Continue reading Venice Carnival Closes With Farewell to the Marie and Final Mask Parade