Venice still magical as tourist-free carnival kicks off

Venice still magical as tourist-free carnival kicks off
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Venetian artisans wearing a carnival mask and costume are pictured prior to take part in a demonstration of The Confederation of Venice Artisans (Confartigianato Venezia) at St. Mark's square in Venice on February 7, 2021, as the carnival is being cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The trade association represents and protects more than 1,500 small businesses, not only craftsmen, in the Venice historical centre, the Islands and surrounding municipalities. / AFP / Marco Bertorello
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Updated 09 February 2021
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Venice still magical as tourist-free carnival kicks off

Sumptuously-dressed couples promenaded around St Mark's Square in the swirling fog as Venice kicked off its celebrated carnival this weekend -- without the usual crowds of tourists, absent due to the pandemic.