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Along with the celebrated Grand Ball and other spectacular events, Marted'ìrasso (Shrove Tuesday), the last day of the lavish Venice Carnival, ends in the Rialto area with a tribute to traditional Venetian carnival sweetmeats, where the Dolci Più Golosi del Mondo (the world's most mouthwatering cakes) will be on show from morning to evening at Campo San Giacomo dell'Orio.

The event, organized by the local citizens' committee, Rialto Novo e Adiacenza, ends with the best cake award, judged by scaletà (master confectioner in Venetian), held at the trattoria Al Ponte Storto, San Polo.