Two words about the Italian Carnival

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Is carnival time, certainly in Italy Venice is the city symbol of this holiday. The floats that parade features between the squares, the breathtaking landscapes make this one of the best known and appreciated Italian event in the world.
At about 300 km from Venice we head in Versilia,  to the historical and suggestive city of Viareggio.
Known as exclusive seaside resort with beautiful beaches, is renowned in Italy and throughout Europe for its carnival.
But I can say with some pride that there is also another small town, certainly less famous, where the carnival is a tradition deeply felt: Putignano. The calendar is full of activities and events: the festival of the bear, masks, parade, dances and music ... really beautiful.
I go there every year, my girls are so much fun, and at the end of the evening after eating a pizza all in the central square where they make crepes strawberry and cream fabulous!
In the square  the center, there is a small caffè where to prepare  it so sublime! Putignano is to steps from Alberobello and Martina Franca which offers spectacular views of the Itria Valley.
If  by chance you are passing, I recommend you make a jump perhaps stopping in some bed and brekfast in the area, there are very beautiful and if you feel like sleeping in a real Trullo before enjoying the parade, you do not have that an embarrassment of choice...