Author(s): Christopher Catling & Susie Boulton

Travel

Whether you want an ideal introduction to romantic Venice or an indispensable tool for navigating the Veneto - this is the guide for you! Finding Venice completely charming or utterly bewildering may depend on whether you bring this book with you! This is the essential guide for finding your way around this beautiful city. Wonder at St Marc's Basilica, enthral your senses at the masquerade "Carnivale" and discover the gem that is the Veneto region, largely ignored by tourists and waiting to be discovered. Head from the Veneto Plain, past Verona to the Dolomites, and let this expert guide reveal unique cutaways and 3D diagrams of the glorious Palazzi of Venice, the magical Lake Garda and other gems of the region. You will also find invaluable hints and tips on the best hotels and local delicacies. This guide:

• locates Venice geographically, setting it in both modern and historical context
• features an overview of the main sight seeing attractions and a complete area by area guide using with maps, photographs and detailed illustrations
• includes expertly researched information on hotels, shops, restaurants, bars, sports and entertainments.