Despite St. Mark's Square in Venice (Italy) being submerged in water, tourists and costumed artists still gathered in large numbers at the festival.
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| The Venice Carnival 2015 took place from February 1st to February 17th. Known as the city of canals, this year the festival was not immune to the extremely high water levels, which flooded St. Mark's Square. |
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| Despite the flooding, tourists flocked to the square, walking on newly installed walkways to avoid getting wet. |
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| An outdoor café space in St. Mark's Square was flooded, leaving the area deserted. |
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| On February 1st, Italy recorded a record-high water level in the Adriatic River in Venice, reaching 114 cm. Despite this, tourists were delighted to wade through the water in their boots while admiring the unique costumes on display. |
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| Carnival, meaning "gathering," was first held in Venice in the 11th century but faded into obscurity for a period starting in the early 18th century. It wasn't until 1979 that the festival was revived with renewed vigor and has become increasingly popular. |
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| The artists, dressed in costumes, took the opportunity to take commemorative photos next to the gondolas – a distinctive feature of the canal city. |
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| Hamid, a mask maker, works in the Ca'del Sol shop near St. Mark's Square. The masks, with their expressive shapes and deep, mysterious eyes, are one of the distinctive features of the Venetian carnival. |
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| Designer Stefano Nicolao is arranging the costumes in his workshop, which has produced more than 10,000 outfits for the Venice Carnival each year. |
According to VnExpress
