In addition to being the month of love (there are many offers for a romantic Valentine’s Day at a farmhouse!), February is traditionally the month of Carnival, which this year will fall at the end of the month: Shrove Tuesday will be February 27th, the Sunday of the Carnival March 2nd, while Fat Tuesday on March 4th and will close the festivities. Next to the famous Carnival of Venice and Viareggio (Lucca), here are some alternative ideas to spend this holiday in places that have preserved ancient traditions.

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