With the inauguration after ten years of the newly expanded Accademia gallery, Venice`s grandi maestri are fighting back against the lagoon city`s slew of cutting-edge contemporary offerings. & while lambent madonnas continue to preside in the ageless gloom of any number of ancient churches, the modernist jewel of Carlo Scarpa`s Olivetti showroom in St Mark`s square has been returned to the public after loving restoration. Time Out Venice`s team of local experts gives the lie to La Serenissima`s reputation as unchanging museum. Charting new openings & major revamps in a city where it pays to look beyond the tourist-trade veneer & take a peek its own unique way of life, the guide leads you to restaurants where Venetians dine, shops where the glass really is blown in Murano & exquisite corners where the visiting hordes seem light years away. Venice city guide highlights: full colour & illustrated throughout with exclusive photography, using original imagery to give a real sense of the place; handy pull-out Venice map; extensive area guides not only cover the sightseeing in Venice, but also restaurants, bars & shops
- all plotted on maps handily located within the chapter; Top 20 list of the must-see highlights; itineraries to help you plan your visit; Critic`s choices pick out the best Venice sights, experiences & cultural highlights
- at a glance; all Venice restaurants & bars have been visited & reviewed anonymously by critics who pay their own way; & Venice hotels independently reviewed. The revamped Time Out Guides retain the independence & local expertise that the series is known for, while adding more features to help the visitor navigate the city. Whether you have an action-packed 24 hours or a leisurely week in which to take it all in, these guides are more essential than ever.