Lonely Planet Venice and Veneto (Lonely Planet Venice & the Veneto)

Relive Casino Royale and cruise the Grand Canal in your very own speedboat

Escape the menu turistico and dine instead on baccala and Bellinis in hidden backstreet bars

Take the art-pilgrim path to Padua, then sit with fireflies in Verona's pink-marble arena

Contemplate Venice's less salubrious past, when the Catalogue of Courtesans was the guidebook of choice

In This Guide:

One author, 12 years of Venice know-how, five extended walks, one attempt at the Vogalonga

The only guide that goes the extra mile in finding gorgeous, great value canalside accommodation

Meet the mayor, learn about the lagoon and appreciate the city's artistic heritage - locals spill the beans on Italy's most beautiful city

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Join the collective gasp beneath the gold domes of Basilica di San Marco

Admire priceless artworks and then scour Venice's studios for surprisingly affordable one-off treasures

Socialize canalside, binge on warm doughnuts or dance the quadrille during Carnevale's masquerade revelry

Cruise the Brenta Riviera, sipping prosecco and alighting by nightfall for opera under the stars

In This Guide:

One author, 504 days of research, 25 maps, 2016 dining experiences

Top tips on enjoying Venice responsibly, from locally sourced gourmet meals to unique artisanal crafts

Insider views from an avant-garde shoemaker, glass designer and master chef-sommelier