Venice
Published on 30. September 2001
Book
Spiral bound
205 pages
978-0-7495-3082-2 (ISBN)
Description
This guide combines bright, modern design, witty and informative writing with a unique and very practical fold-back-flat spiral binding. A collection of readable features set the scene in the introductory Magazine section. "Finding Your Feet" gives that vital info to get you started. Venice is then split into geographical zones. The must-see sights are covered in depth with insider tips to help you make the most of your time and beat the crowds; suggested itineraries, walks and tours, super-clear maps, where to take a break and where to shop are detailed for each area. And to make sure you're not disappointed, specialist food and drink writers recommend the best places to eat and drink.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Basingstoke
United Kingdom
Publishing group
AA Publishing
Illustrations
250 colour illustrations, 10 colour maps, 8pp colour atlas section, index
Dimensions
Height: 206 mm
Width: 123 mm
Weight
310 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7495-3082-2 (9780749530822)
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Content
The Magazine: From Gondolas to Vaporetti; What the Tourist Doesn't See; The Rise and Fall of Venice; Venetian Saints and Sinners; Celebration! The Festivals; Putting on the Style - Carnival; Stone, Paint & Water; The Magic of Glass; A Taste of Venice; What the Future Holds; The Best of Venice. Finding Your Feet: First Two Hours; Getting Around; Accommodation; Food and Drink; Shopping; Entertainment. San Marco & San Giorgo: In A Day; Don't Miss; Piazza San Marco & The Campanile; Basilica di San Marco; Palazzo Ducale; San Giorgio Maggiore; At Your Leisure - 7 more places to explore; Where to Eat and Drink; Shop; Be Entertained. Castello: In A Day; Don't Miss; Riva degli Schiavoni; Scuola di San Giorgio degli Schiavoni; Santi Giovanni e Paolo & its campo; At Your Leisure - 8 more places to explore; Where to Eat and Drink; Shop; Be Entertained. Cannaregio & San Michele: In A Day; Don't Miss Ca' d'Oro; Il Ghetto; Madonna dell'Orto; At Your Leisure - 5 more places to explore; Where to Eat and Drink; Shop; Be Entertained. San Polo & Santa Croce: In A Day; Don't Miss; The Rialto & Ponte di Rialto; Mercato di Rialto; Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari; Scuola Grande di San Rocco; At Your Leisure - 3 more places to explore; Where to Eat and Drink; Shop; Be Entertained. Dorsoduro & The Guidecca: In A Day; Don't Miss; Galleria dell'Accademia; Collezione Peggy Guggenheim; At Your Leisure - 8 more places to explore; Where to Eat and Drink; Shop; Be Entertained. The Lagoon Islands: In A Day; Don't Miss: Murano; Burano; Torcello; At Your Leisure - 3 more places to explore; Where to Eat and Drink; Shop; Be Entertained. Excursions: Padova; Chi ggia; Verona; Vicenza. Walks & Tours: Around San Marco; Vaporetto No1 Down the Grand Canal; From the Frari to the Zattere; Through Castello to the Biennale. Practicalities: Before You Go; When to Go; When You Are There; Useful Words and Phrases.