TRAVELItalyAdd TopicThe colorful costumes and masks of the Venice CarnivalClaudia Marchiori, winner of last year's 'Maria of the Carnival' contest, descends from the Campanile (Bell Tower) in St Mark's Square during the traditional 'Volo dell'Angelo' (Flight of the Angel) event that marks the official opening of the celebrations of St. Mark's Square at the Venice Carnival in Venice, Italy, on Feb. 19, 2017. The carnival season in the historical lagoon city attracts revellers from around the world every year.Andrea Merola, European Pressphoto AgencyClaudia Marchiori (L), winner of last year's 'Maria of the Carnival' contest, poses with the Doge (R) in St Mark's square after performing the traditional 'Volo dell'Angelo' (Flight of the Angel) event.Andrea Merola, European Pressphoto AgencyThis picture taken through a glass shows revellers dressed in masks and period costumes taking part at the Venice Carnival on Feb. 19, 2017Alberto Pizzoli, AFP/Getty ImagesRevellers dressed in masks and period costumes take part in the Venice Carnival on Feb. 18, 2017, in Venice.Alberto Pizzoli, AFP/Getty ImagesA costumed reveller poses by the water before the official opening of the celebrations of St. Mark's Square at the Venice Carnival on Feb. 19, 2017.Andrea Merola, European Pressphoto AgencyModern smartphones and traditional costumes cross paths as revellers pose for a photo.Alberto Pizzoli, AFP/Getty ImagesThis costume appears to be seaworthy during the Venice Carnival on Feb. 19, 2017 in Venice.Alberto Pizzoli, AFP/Getty ImagesA reveller dressed as a jester takes part in the Venice Carnival on Feb. 18, 2017./Alberto Pizzoli, AFP/Getty ImagesTwo costumed celebrants pose in front of gondolas during the Venice Carnival on Feb. 18, 2017.Alberto Pizzoli, AFP/Getty ImagesA reveller wearing colorful plumage and sporting a matching scepter poses during the Venice Carnival on Feb.18, 2017Alberto Pizzoli, AFP/Getty ImagesImagination takes flight in the costumes at the Venice Carnival on Feb. 19, 2017.Alberto Pizzoli, AFP/Getty ImagesFeatured Weekly Ad