In Taberna

 

 

DRINKING AND DANCING

 

Dances and celebrations, music and mystery in the "pubs" in the Venice of  12th  century.

The mask was also useful to cover-up one's identity, allowing infidelity and a mix of social classes. Wine and a lute, dances all night and a good time. CARNIVAL!

Dances and music have always lead an important role in the Carnival of Venice. And for the lower classes too, rigorously masked, gladly participated of the good time in the local pubs (taverne). With a good bottle of white wine, lutes and good food.

Pub's scene
Anonimo: "Scena di Taverna" - engraving - 17th century

San Marco
Spirit of Carnival
Liston delle Maschere
Bull Chasing
The Magic Lantern
Theatre Show
In Taberna
Shrove Thursday

 

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