Venice: The Rough Guide (Third Edition) - Couverture souple

Robinson, Hilary; Buckley, Jonathan; Rough Guides

 
9781858281704: Venice: The Rough Guide (Third Edition)

Synopsis

This guide provides an insider's view of Venice, locating the quiet corners, giving background information to all the sights, and showing how to enjoy Venice without breaking the bank. Features include: hotel and resturant listings, from basic hostels and cafes to million-lire-a-night luxury; entries on all the Venetian festivals - from the all-night party of the Festa del Redentore to the glitz of the Biennale, Europe's most glamorous showcase for modern art; coverage of the Veneto region, with entries on Padua, Treviso, Vicenza and Verona, plus accounts of the Palladian villas, the vineyards of the Dolomite foothills, and lesser-known attractions; and feature articles on conservation and economy.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Slim, stylish and pocketable, Rough Guide DIRECTIONS Venice is full of ideas for long-weekends or flying visits to one of Europe's most popular city break destinations. Providing accurate, up-to-date information this full-colour guide includes 28 themed sections – from "Death in Venice" to "Eighteenth-century Art" – to help you decide what to do, 24 hours a day. There are critical reviews of all the best places to stay, the best bars and the shops, all keyed to accompanying easy-to-use maps. Additional chapters cover festivals and special events from the Film Festival to the spectacular Regata Storica. The language section has a useful menu reader and handy phrases to have you speaking a little Italian by the time you arrive. All you need to get the most out of Venice.

Biographie de l'auteur

Jonathan Buckley is co-author of Rough Guides to Tuscany & Umbria and Florence & Siena.

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