VENICE, ITALY
«16-22Feb. 2026»
IL CARNEVALE




 

The first time I visited Venice was with my parents, must have been aged 10 or so; that would be around 1965 or 1966.
The next time was in 1978, with my girlfriend (later my wife). Another visit followed in 2009, rather more for allowing my aging mother one last peek at her favourite city. My visit in 2015 started to include personal 'themes'.

In 2020 we benefitted from the Corona pandemic travel restrictions: other continents than Europe were notably absent.
In 2022 we went for that famous festival: Il Carnevale, and this year for a REVISIT!
I hope you will enjoy my report on 'La Serenissima', also known as 'La Dominante', 'Queen of the Adriatic', 'City of Water', 'City of Masks', 'City of Bridges', 'The Floating City' and 'City of Canals'.

Photos © Ruud Leeuw

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Il Carnevale 2026 VENEZIA (c) Ruud Leeuw
Familiar view, but as ever 'magnifico'!

 

 

Il Carnevale @Venice, Italy 2026

Il Carnevale 2026 VENEZIA (c) Ruud Leeuw

Il Carnevale 2026 VENEZIA (c) Ruud Leeuw

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Others take a different route in dressing up...
Il Carnevale 2026 VENEZIA (c) Ruud Leeuw

Il Carnevale 2026 VENEZIA (c) Ruud Leeuw

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Il Carnevale 2026 VENEZIA (c) Ruud Leeuw
I did make some time to shop for photobooks but there was not enough time to seek out more water wells..
Il Carnevale 2026 VENEZIA (c) Ruud Leeuw

Il Carnevale 2026 VENEZIA (c) Ruud Leeuw
A friendly wave to a child

Il Carnevale 2026 VENEZIA (c) Ruud Leeuw
He came out that door, without the mask on obviously; he kindly dressed
in full gear for my photo. Grazie!!!

Il Carnevale 2026 VENEZIA (c) Ruud Leeuw

 

 


Il Carnevale 2026 VENEZIA (c) Ruud Leeuw

Il Carnevale 2026 VENEZIA (c) Ruud Leeuw

Il Carnevale 2026 VENEZIA (c) Ruud Leeuw
Smartphones and real photographers at play

Il Carnevale 2026 VENEZIA (c) Ruud Leeuw

Il Carnevale 2026 VENEZIA (c) Ruud Leeuw

Il Carnevale 2026 VENEZIA (c) Ruud Leeuw

Il Carnevale 2026 VENEZIA (c) Ruud Leeuw

Il Carnevale 2026 VENEZIA (c) Ruud Leeuw

Il Carnevale 2026 VENEZIA (c) Ruud Leeuw

Il Carnevale 2026 VENEZIA (c) Ruud Leeuw

Il Carnevale 2026 VENEZIA (c) Ruud Leeuw

Il Carnevale 2026 VENEZIA (c) Ruud Leeuw

Il Carnevale 2026 VENEZIA (c) Ruud Leeuw
Acqua Alta at the Piazza San Marco


 

 


Il Carnevale 2026 VENEZIA (c) Ruud Leeuw

Il Carnevale 2026 VENEZIA (c) Ruud Leeuw

Il Carnevale 2026 VENEZIA (c) Ruud Leeuw

Il Carnevale 2026 VENEZIA (c) Ruud Leeuw

Il Carnevale 2026 VENEZIA (c) Ruud Leeuw

Il Carnevale 2026 VENEZIA (c) Ruud Leeuw

Il Carnevale 2026 VENEZIA (c) Ruud Leeuw

Il Carnevale 2026 VENEZIA (c) Ruud Leeuw

Il Carnevale 2026 VENEZIA (c) Ruud Leeuw

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Il Carnevale 2026 VENEZIA (c) Ruud Leeuw

Il Carnevale 2026 VENEZIA (c) Ruud Leeuw

Il Carnevale 2026 VENEZIA (c) Ruud Leeuw

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See also my gallery for STREETMUSICIANS

 

 


Il Carnevale 2026 VENEZIA (c) Ruud Leeuw
A new type of mask has appeared

Il Carnevale 2026 VENEZIA (c) Ruud Leeuw
The crowds always flock to the same locations.

Il Carnevale 2026 VENEZIA (c) Ruud Leeuw

Il Carnevale 2026 VENEZIA (c) Ruud Leeuw

Il Carnevale 2026 VENEZIA (c) Ruud Leeuw

Il Carnevale 2026 VENEZIA (c) Ruud Leeuw

Il Carnevale 2026 VENEZIA (c) Ruud Leeuw

Il Carnevale 2026 VENEZIA (c) Ruud Leeuw

Il Carnevale 2026 VENEZIA (c) Ruud Leeuw

A smile to wear in my heart for ever!
Il Carnevale 2026 VENEZIA (c) Ruud Leeuw

 

 

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Created: 24-Feb-2026 | 18-Apr-2026