This route was created as an itinerary for children. Soon, however, we realized that moms, dads, uncles, and friends have even more fun! And yes, because all along Venice is famous for its parties, its carefreeness, its music… in short, the ability to enjoy life! In the eighteenth century it went so far as to celebrate the Carnival for 6 months of the year, and there were so many festivals that the other 6 months were used partly to regain energy, and partly to prepare for the next Carnival. Theater, comedies, concerts and shows… Venice has often been called an open-air stage, and the lightness and the irony with which we still know how to downplay the difficulties of life take us straight back to the comedies of Carlo Goldoni, or to the splendid, immortal Stocking Companies. Disguises, coded messages, strategy games but also gambling. Did you know that the Casinos (or casino, according to the Italian pronunciation) was born right here? At the Ridotto San Moisè, or Casino Dandolo. Today hotel Monaco & Gran Canal. There were outdoor games, which became entertainment even for those who did not participate, and other more secrets, which were held in actual clubs privés: places seemingly anonymous, or set back from the main street, but beautifully decorated with stucco and frescoes inside.