The Carnival of Venice attracts around three million visitors every year . It is the largest and most expensive cruise ship in the world, with a capacity for more than 10,000 passengers on board at any one time - including 600 crew members who are responsible for keeping it The Piazza San Marco is the epicenter of the action , especially during preliminary rounds of the Maschera più bella contest for the best masked costume . Venetian mask makers charge hundreds of euros for their most lavish creations .
The Carnival of Venice attracts around three million visitors every year . It is the largest and most expensive cruise ship in the world, with a capacity for more than 10,000 passengers on board at any one time - including 600 crew members who are responsible for keeping it Venetian mask makers charge hundreds of euros for their most lavish creations .