The history of Carnival in Venice goes back roughly 800 years. It is the most famous and most magnificent carnival in Europe and also one of the most fascinating ones in the world.
The Italian lagoon city with its unique charm, its canals, alleyways and squares embodies the atmosphere of times long ago.
The attraction of Venice seems to be mysteriously manifolds during Carnival time. The "masks" worn throughout Carnival stand for magic moments, romantic hopes and secret longings. The symbolism links back to the myths and fairytales of the people.
In its time of prosperity Venice was the European centre of amusement, festivity and love - and this awareness of life comes alive once a year for a period of about ten days filled with glamour and intrigue…
A one-of-a-kind palace situated next to the anabranch of the Canale Grande. Rich in tradition, the palace, originally built in the gothic style belongs to the Zenobio family from Verona. The family acquired the palace in 1664 and sought the famous architect Antonio Gaspari to complete extensive renovations. Centrepiece is its ballroom, which is over two floors high and has a gallery for an orchestra. More highly-decorated rooms of different styles adjoin the ballroom.
The luxurious furnishings with frescos, magnificent stucco work, mirrors and portraits of Luca Carlevaris, Louis Dorigny and Giovanbattista Tiepolo are some of the
most representatives of 18th century Venice grandeur.
Additionally, the Zenobio Palace has an impressive interior garden created in the French style - a rarity in Venice.
The "Palazzo Zenobio" and its glamorous scenery will easily transport you back in time to 18th Century Venice.
The palace is located in the west part of the island and is the only Carnival-palace accessible by waterway as well as overland via two routes each.
Palazzo Zenobio
Dorsoduro 2596
30123 Venezia
Italy
García Martín de Calera stems from a Spanish gentry family. In collaboration with film technicians and event planners from Italy, Germany, Great Britian and France, García Martín de Calera hopes to dazzle you with a staged event like no other.
Based on the "Associazione Internazionale del Carnevale" they will recreate the baroque stages in authentic style. With love and attention to every detail and knowledge of the importance of props, music and show paired with the right tempo the team works "con amore" to revive the Venice of the old times and to create an unforgettable carnival-ball.
A team consisting of over 30 persons with film technicians, gastronomes, designers, artists, musicians and acrobats transform the famous Zenobio Palace into an oasis of illusions. Please join us on a journey back in time…
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Associazione Internazionale del Carnevale
With chairmanship of: García Martín de Calera
Loc. Vetice 46, 63044 Monte Fortino, Italy
Phone: 0039-3890757453 | venezia@garcia-martin.net
Marketing and Organisation:
Magic Mystery Productions
in collaboration with
Pictureboxx Cologne
Design and website creation:
livingsalad.com
Event realisation and ticket selling:
Gute Unterhaltung GmbH
Tulpenweg 7, 83714 Miesbach, Germany
Phone 0049-8025-9978046 | Fax 0049-8025-9978047
Friday, 2008-02-01 - Ball of The Sun king
The Sun King Louis XIV invites you to an extravagant masked ball in the magnificent Zenobio Palace. Enter the lap of luxury as Louis lived it in the 18th century. Be seduced by the art and lifestyle. Catch the carnival fever!
Enjoy the exclusive 5 course menu and excellent wines together with The Sun King. Travel through the ornate palace and get bewitched by the fabulous spirit. Our dance masters would like to initiate you into the art of the historic/ancient dance. An international team consisting of over 30 persons with film technicians, gastronomes, designers, artists, acrobats, musicians and actors put you into a colourful and unforgettable imaginary world.
Entrance: 19:00 o'clock, Start 20:00 o'clock
Inclusive: appetizer, international menu with 5 courses, dinner wine, tea and coffee, show, animation and dance. Award for the most extravagant couple.
The style of the music changes from classical piano to Italian opera, to baroque strings and to rhythms for dancing.
The night spans four different areas of the estate.
Unreserved seating at the dinner.
Ticktes: 430,00 €
Saturday, 2008-02-17 - Ball of Casanova
The young Casanova inspires this elegant festivity in the gorgeous decorated ballroom of the Zenobio Palace. He even turns the heads of Ladies out of noble stocks
in series.
Be hypnotized by the ecstatic atmosphere and the alluring energy in the air. Our dance masters would like to initiate you into the art of the historic/ancient dance.
An international team consisting of over 30 persons with film technicians, gastronomes, designers, artists, musicians, acrobats and actors will accompany you throughout the night.
Enjoy an exclusive 5 course menu and excellent wines. Be entertained by the show and find yourself bewitched by Venice of the 18th century.
Entrance: 19:00 o'clock, Start 20:00 o'clock
Inclusive: appetizer, international menu with 5 courses, dinner wine, tea and coffee, show, animation and dance. Award for the most romantic couple in costumes.
The style of the music changes from classical piano to Italian opera, to baroque strings and to rhythms for dancing.
The night spans four different areas of the estate.
Unreserved seating at the dinner.
Category A: 430,00 €