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Venice: Carnival life
“The Carnival spans six months and everyone wears a mask throughout the festivities [...]. A palpable sense of freedom permeates the atmosphere: whether princes or artisans, all revelers are equal in celebration.”
Hippolyte Taine, À Venise - Voyage en Italie, Hachette, 1866
A literary city guide
Citimarks invites travelers to embark on a journey to explore the soul of a city. Through the lens of travel notes and city stories crafted by renowned writers, Citimarks engages in a dialogue with the past to unveil timeless trademarks: landscapes, customs and lifestyles that have endured through the centuries, shaping the distinctive identity of each city. Contemporary creative minds –such as, writers, musicians, filmmakers, and chefs- draw their unique city portraits and divulge their favorite 24-hour itineraries, extending beyond the confines of traditional tourist maps.