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MINUETTO

Gala Dinner and Ball in the heart of the Venetian carnivals

 

A fun and elegant evening of dancing with international attendees who meet every year in the magnificent Ridotto salon to celebrate the Venice carnival in style.

 

Held in a real historic building, the party offers the possibility of taking A JOURNEY BACK IN TIME listening to baroque music, lyrical arias, and above all having fun learning the basic steps of historical GROUP DANCES, under the guide of the dance teachers.

 

The event includes a welcome aperitif and a four-course SEATED DINNER paired with regional wines. The vegetarian or meat menu options can be selected at the time of booking.

 

It is compulsory to wear a PERIOD COSTUME, which can be rented at the ATELIER TIEPOLO

 

DANDOLO PALACE, RIDOTTO MAIN HALL

The palace of the noble Dandolo was the first place to accomodate the "Ridotto", public gaming rooms from 1638 till 1774. It used to be open during Carnival, which lasted several month. Now the halls belongs to the hotel Monaco & Grand Canal.

 

DRESS CODE: PERIOD COSTUME, available for rental at the ATELIER TIEPOLO

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Hotel Monaco

Dandolo Palace, Ridotto Main Hall


The palace of the noble Dandolo was the first place to accomodate the "Ridotto", public gaming rooms from 1638 till 1774. It used to be open during Carnival, which lasted several months, and during that time Giacomo Casanova considered the Ridotto as the stage setting and backdrop for his conquests.

Hotel Monaco
© CCI Venice Carnival in Costume - Ph. Venice by Venetians
Hotel Monaco
© CCI Venice Carnival in Costume - Ph. Venice by Venetians
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