Frommer's Portable Venice
4th Edition
Published on 25. March 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-0-7645-6752-0 (ISBN)
Description
* A succinct guide to the pleasures of Venice
* Venice had 58 million tourist visits in 2001, up 5.8 percent
* Our book pinpoints the best dining, nightlife, and accommodations, including the city's renowned luxury hotels as well as bargain alternatives
* It delivers the scoop on St. Mark's Square, the Grand Canal, museums, churches, the Lido, lagoon islands, and other attractions
* Venice had 58 million tourist visits in 2001, up 5.8 percent
* Our book pinpoints the best dining, nightlife, and accommodations, including the city's renowned luxury hotels as well as bargain alternatives
* It delivers the scoop on St. Mark's Square, the Grand Canal, museums, churches, the Lido, lagoon islands, and other attractions
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A native of North Carolina, Darwin Porter was a bureau chief for the Miami Herald when he was 21, and later worked in television advertising. A veteran travel writer, he wrote Frommer's first-ever guide to Italy, and he's been a frequent traveler in Italy ever since. He's joined by Danforth Prince, formerly of the Paris bureau of the New York Times, who has lived and traveled extensively in Italy. This team writes a number of best-selling Frommer guides, notably to Italy, England, France, the Caribbean, Austria, and Germany.
Content
List of Maps.
1. The Venice Experience.
1 Frommer's Favorite Venice Experiences.
2 A City of Art.
2. Planning a Trip to Venice.
1 Visitor Information & Entry Requirements.
Destination: Venice--Red-Alert Checklist.
2 Money.
3 When to Go.
Venice Calendar of Events.
4 Tips for Travelers with Special Needs.
5 Getting There.
All About E-Ticketing.
Travel Planning & Booking Sites.
What You Can Carry On--and What You Can't.
6 Escorted Tours & Independent Package Tours.
Fast Facts: Venice.
3. Getting to Know Venice.
1 Orientation.
The Neighborhoods in Brief.
2 Getting Around.
Useful Terms for Finding Your Way Around the City.
4. Where to Stay.
1 Near Piazza San Marco.
2 In Castello/On Riva degli Schiavoni.
3 Near the Ponte di Rialto.
4 In Cannaregio.
5 In Santa Croce.
6 In Dorsoduro.
7 On Isola della Giudecca.
8 On the Lido.
5. Where to Dine.
1 Near Piazza San Marco.
Something Sweet.
2 In Castello.
3 Near the Ponte di Rialto.
4 In Santa Croce.
5 In San Polo.
6 In Dorsoduro.
7 On Isola della Giudecca.
8 On the Lido.
9 The Lagoon Islands of Murano, Burano & Torcello.
6. Exploring Venice.
1 St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco).
2 The Grand Canal (Canal Grande).
Venice by Gondola.
3 Museums & Galleries.
Carnevale.
4 Churches & Guild Houses.
5 The Lido.
6 The Ghetto.
7 Organized Tours.
8 The Lagoon Islands of Murano, Burano & Torcello.
7. Venice Strolls.
Walking Tour 1: Piazza San Marco & the Doge's Palace.
Walking Tour 2: The Accademia Bridge to Piazza San Marco.
8. Shopping.
1 The Shopping Scene.
2 Tips on Shopping for Glass & Lace.
3 Shopping A to Z.
9. Venice After Dark.
1 The Performing Arts.
2 The Bar Scene.
3 Wine Bars.
4 The Cafe Scene.
5 Ice Cream & Pastries.
6 Dance Clubs.
7 Casinos.
8 Gay & Lesbian Clubs.
Index.
General Index.
Accommodations Index.
Restaurant Index.
1. The Venice Experience.
1 Frommer's Favorite Venice Experiences.
2 A City of Art.
2. Planning a Trip to Venice.
1 Visitor Information & Entry Requirements.
Destination: Venice--Red-Alert Checklist.
2 Money.
3 When to Go.
Venice Calendar of Events.
4 Tips for Travelers with Special Needs.
5 Getting There.
All About E-Ticketing.
Travel Planning & Booking Sites.
What You Can Carry On--and What You Can't.
6 Escorted Tours & Independent Package Tours.
Fast Facts: Venice.
3. Getting to Know Venice.
1 Orientation.
The Neighborhoods in Brief.
2 Getting Around.
Useful Terms for Finding Your Way Around the City.
4. Where to Stay.
1 Near Piazza San Marco.
2 In Castello/On Riva degli Schiavoni.
3 Near the Ponte di Rialto.
4 In Cannaregio.
5 In Santa Croce.
6 In Dorsoduro.
7 On Isola della Giudecca.
8 On the Lido.
5. Where to Dine.
1 Near Piazza San Marco.
Something Sweet.
2 In Castello.
3 Near the Ponte di Rialto.
4 In Santa Croce.
5 In San Polo.
6 In Dorsoduro.
7 On Isola della Giudecca.
8 On the Lido.
9 The Lagoon Islands of Murano, Burano & Torcello.
6. Exploring Venice.
1 St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco).
2 The Grand Canal (Canal Grande).
Venice by Gondola.
3 Museums & Galleries.
Carnevale.
4 Churches & Guild Houses.
5 The Lido.
6 The Ghetto.
7 Organized Tours.
8 The Lagoon Islands of Murano, Burano & Torcello.
7. Venice Strolls.
Walking Tour 1: Piazza San Marco & the Doge's Palace.
Walking Tour 2: The Accademia Bridge to Piazza San Marco.
8. Shopping.
1 The Shopping Scene.
2 Tips on Shopping for Glass & Lace.
3 Shopping A to Z.
9. Venice After Dark.
1 The Performing Arts.
2 The Bar Scene.
3 Wine Bars.
4 The Cafe Scene.
5 Ice Cream & Pastries.
6 Dance Clubs.
7 Casinos.
8 Gay & Lesbian Clubs.
Index.
General Index.
Accommodations Index.
Restaurant Index.