Synopses & Reviews
Discover Venice & The VenetoRelive 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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Synopsis
This Lonely Planet guide offers an expansive new color highlights section for planning an itinerary. The updated edition has more in-depth cultural coverage spanning history, art, architecture, and food.
Synopsis
Discover Venice and the VenetoJoin 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