MILAN CARNIVAL

Milan Carnival lasts some days after Lent beginning, and ends on Saturday.  It is longest Carnival in Italy.The reason? Waiting for Archbishop Saint Ambrose, who centuries ago came back late from a papal audience in Rome. For this reason the last day of carnival falls four days later than the Tuesday on which it ends for those who observe the Roman rite. It a little paradox for a city that runs and runs every day and with a such industrious reputation.

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