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Carnival in Rome

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Carnival has begun in Rome. Ancient Roman legionaries, Comedia del Arte characters and superheroes have converged on the Eternal City to celebrate for eleven days on end.

Carnival has begun in Rome. Ancient Roman legionaries, Comedia del Arte characters and superheroes have converged on the Eternal City to celebrate for eleven days on end.

© RIA Novosti . Natalia ShmakovaCarnival has begun in Rome. Ancient Roman legionaries, Comedia del Arte characters and superheroes have converged on the Eternal City to celebrate for eleven days on end.
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Carnival has begun in Rome. Ancient Roman legionaries, Comedia del Arte characters and superheroes have converged on the Eternal City to celebrate for eleven days on end.
© RIA Novosti . Natalia ShmakovaThe parade begins with the ceremonial carrying of the flag of Rome
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The parade begins with the ceremonial carrying of the flag of Rome
© RIA Novosti . Natalia Shmakova Actors dressed in colorful historical costumes then march along Rome’s main street, Via del Corso
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Actors dressed in colorful historical costumes then march along Rome’s main street, Via del Corso
© RIA Novosti . Natalia ShmakovaA maiden in medieval dress is the face of Carnival in Rome. Her image can be seen on billboards all across the city.
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A maiden in medieval dress is the face of Carnival in Rome. Her image can be seen on billboards all across the city.
© RIA Novosti . Natalia ShmakovaThere are cavalries from different eras …
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There are cavalries from different eras …
© RIA Novosti . Natalia Shmakova… and even miniature horses. The opening ceremony brought together 130 horsemen and 20 vintage carriages.
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… and even miniature horses. The opening ceremony brought together 130 horsemen and 20 vintage carriages.
© RIA Novosti . Natalia ShmakovaThousands of Romans and tourists flood Rome’s streets to experience the vibrant parade firsthand, many dressed in costumes. You might see a “banana man”….
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Thousands of Romans and tourists flood Rome’s streets to experience the vibrant parade firsthand, many dressed in costumes. You might see a “banana man”….
© RIA Novosti . Natalia Shmakova… or a family of ladybugs.
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… or a family of ladybugs.
© RIA Novosti . Natalia ShmakovaYoung revelers usually dress like their favorite cartoon characters. But even little gunslingers need their rest, like this little boy watching the parade from his father’s shoulders.
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Young revelers usually dress like their favorite cartoon characters. But even little gunslingers need their rest, like this little boy watching the parade from his father’s shoulders.
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