This year Carnival in Venice will be more special than ever as the BAUERs Hotel in Venice will play the cards of seduction, love and surprise. From February 4th to February 21st, throughout the days of Carnival, the BBAR Lounge will transform into "The Golden Box." Special events will occur nightly, presenting vaudeville treats for late-night lovers.  On the first night, February 10th, guests will delight in an unique performance especially created for The BAUERs known as "Bauerlesque" . Lucky lovers on Valentine’s Day will be entertained by a special "San (Rodolfo) Valentino" gala dinner on February 14.

The history of the Venice Carnival tradition began after 1162. The Republic defeated Ulrico, Patriarch of Aquileia in that year, and began a tradition

of slaughtering a bull and 12 pigs in the Piazza San Marco around Shrove Tuesday to commemorate the victory.  The first document mentioning the use of masks dates back to 1268, and now masks have become a staple of the celebration.  One can see decorative masks all over Venice during Carnevale.

Carnival takes place in Venice during the twelve days before Ash Wednesday with many events all over the city, from improvised street shows to performances put on by the organizers.  Every year the City chooses a central idea taken from various cultural or show-biz themes. Several events take place throughout the city, from Carnival feasts and masked balls in private palaces to people in masks who happily take to the streets and squares in search of fun... It's possible to see every kind of costume, from 18th century noblewomen to the most inventive and creative modern costumes.

The heart of Carnival is Saint Mark's Square, with its huge stage for concerts and shows, but also the city's other main squares act as perfect stages for masqueraders who wish to become, at least for a few hours a year, the protagonists of another life.

The culminating moments of Venice Carnival include the Flight of the Angel, which marks the beginning of Carnival celebrations, the Water Procession, with decorated boats and masked rowers, and the final Grand Ball on Shrove Tuesday in Saint Mark's Square, with the traditional fireworks show in front of the Duke's palace (the Palazzo Ducale)

I usually spend the New Year’s Eve at THE BAUERs.
The beautiful dinner our Chef Giovanni Ciresa prepares at the DE PISIS Restaurant is not to be missed this year. He outbeat himself. There were many guests all dressed up for the occasion! and the fireworks perfect beginning of 2012!

CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES

As we enter the holiday season full of traditions of festivity, merriment, reflection and joy with friends and family shared around the world, I wanted to take a moment to extend my warmest greetings and heartfelt of resplendent resiliency, well-being and happiness to all during these critical economic times.

We at THE BAUERs are sensitive to the needs of our friends and family and remain true in creating a unique collection of Venetian lifestyle hotels offering and incomparable experience while broadening value and comfort for our distinguished guests. Wheather you choose our lively social and cultural salon hotel overlooking the heart of Venetian activity to the palace rooms of the privileged to a world-class spa tucked in the serenity of Giudecca Island, or your own pied à terre, we invite you to share our elegant, fresh, intentive and restorative approach to the culture, intellect and romance of Venice.

Venice is glorious at this time of year. Her streets are alive with glittering lights illuminating paths and dancing merrily as reflections on her misty canals. The shops are aglow with every window decoratively displaying local and world-class wares in that unique brand of Venetian holiday style. Concerts and festivity resound throughout the city, and we all stop for a moment to share in the spirit of the season...if only for a quick hello, or to give directions with a smile, or to relax with a warm café. The delicious aroma of pastries and cakes covered in sugar with almonds and hazelnuts, and roasting chestnuts fill the air. We stroll and browse reveling in these precious moments of uncluttered streets with the summer and fall crush of crowds at bay, and rejoice in the splendor of all that in Venice and the pageantry of our traditions.

Join us and make THE BAUERs your home for this holidays season and all 2012!

SKY passed by THE BAUERs during their new commercial spot in Venice.