The Cafe Life series takes you to its third Italian city La Serenissima (the Most Serene Republic) with Cafe Life Venice. Like predecessors Cafe Life Rome & Cafe Life Florence, it explores a select group of family-run establishments. However, because Venice moves to the stroke of its very own gondola paddle (voga), you'll be drinking less coffee, eating less gelato & sipping more wine. This may be good news to some of you. The Venetians do love their wine, & you'll see them loving it at almost any time of day in one of the city's many bacari. The bacaro is a cross between a cafe & a wine bar, where you'll find locals knocking back an ombra (Venetian for glass of wine) & eating cichetti (tapas-like snacks) as they stand at the bar. This guidebook
Includes:: richly anecdotal text & fascinating interviews with the owners; stunning photography that beautifully evokes the city, its neighborhoods, & bacaro; &, carefully chosen establishments sprinkled throughout the sestieri of Venice to help you refuel during your wanderings.
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Venice is a city like no other on earth. With its ancient origins now lost & long forgotten, all that the modern visitor has with which to understand & appreciate Venice is the magnificent artistic & architectural heritage of the great city itself. It is this fabulous legacy that ” Venice: City of Art” seeks to define & present through a collection of remarkable new photographs. The book offers a portrait of the city through the ages: from its Gothic & Renaissance heydays through to the Neoclassical & Romantic eras. It features not only the great landmarks scattered around & beyond Piazza San Marco but also everyday scenes down little alleyways & narrow canals. Offering elegant & appealing vistas on scenes both familiar & little-known, & with a text that provides a fresh & approachable introduction to the history of the city, its builders & artists, its Doges & citizens, this book will be treasured by all those for whom the city of Venice holds a special place in their affections. ...

A title created in the light of Peter Ackroyd’s own television series, Venice
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This book by no means seeks to provide a complete history of the lagoon islands but simply aims to highlight some of the most salient aspects, saving them from the shadows where the marvels of Venice are all too often hidden away. ” The Discovering Venice Series” takes the reader on a wild journey through one of the world`s most famous cities. Covering all aspects of Venetian life, from history to culture, art to architecture this highly readable series is a must for anyone with a passion for Venice. ...

Venice in the Wallpaper City Guide series, published by Phaidon & encompassing a collection of pocket-size guides dedicated to the best design elements in major cities. Compiled by experts at the Wallpaper magazine, the guides are widely recognized for appealing to design-conscious travellers & are aimed at those interested in art, design & architecture. Each guide identifies the best bars, restaurants, hotels, places to shop, leisure activities & excursions with a unique emphasis on the finest examples of unusual architecture & design. Each Wallpaper City Guide has the same layout, with separate tabs allowing readers & travellers to access individual sections easily. The tabs consist of Landmarks, Hotels, 24 Hours, Urban Life, Architour, Shopping, Sports & Escapes. High quality colour photographs appear alongside brief descriptions of each hotel, bar or attraction, highlighting distinctive & unusual styles of architecture & design. Extra pages are provided at the back of each guide, allowing readers to record their own notes & sketches. ...

The night visions of the Venetian lagoon are the theme of this glorious collection of photographs by Luca Campigotto. His moody, empty landscapes speak of an Italy far removed from the colourful, familiar tourist images. Juxtaposing black & white photos of traditional, theatrical Venice with images of the city`s industrial area, Marghera, this is a hauntingly beautiful & utterly original take on one of the world`s most photographed cities. ...

500 years ago in Venice, the first ghetto was born. It was the first of many ` Jewish enclosures` ordained by political powers, such as the Venetian senate. A place to confine, it soon became an important cosmopolitan & commercial centre of the Republic. The architectural structure of its housing, which became extraordinarily high to accommodate the increasing number of inhabitants, is strictly interlaced with Venetian history, economy & culture. As one of the main Jewish centres in Italy & the Mediterranean, Venice played a crucial role in the Jewish world. The Venetian word `geto` (from `gettare`, to throw away) originated from the sector of Venice where scrap metal accumulated from foundries. This was the area assigned to the Jews. Thus the word, over the course of time, has become a synonym for segregation. ” Venice, the Jews, & Europe” exhibition runs in Venice until November 13 2016. Dontatella Calabi will be promoting his book at the ` Beyond the Ghetto` symposium in New York, hosted by the Center for Jewish History, on 18-19 September 2016. ...

Stunning satellite view of Venice & the surrounding region from Planet Observer, a French company specializing in processing satellite imagery & production of true natural colour mosaics of continents, countries & various smaller regions. Their ...

Venice & The Veneto Eyewitness travel guide from Dorling Kindersley is a lavishly illustrated book concerned with providing the visitor with detailed background information to sightseeing in the country & a broad cultural introduction. Popular historical buildings & museums are often described with cutaway diagrams allowing you to view ...

With the updated Green Guide Venice & the Veneto you’re all set to dive down winding streets & across hump-backed bridges through Venice’s picturesque neighborhoods as you explore the city & outlying islands of Murano, Torcello & Burano. Michelin’s famed star-rating system helps you choose amongst stunning attractions & sights, while detailed maps, colour photos, walking tours & advice on shopping, hotels & restaurants complete the picture for an unforgettable trip. · Attractions reviewed & rated, using Michelin`s celebrated star-rating system. Enjoy the sights on either side of the iconic 3-star Grand Canal from the back of a bustling vaporetto, or explore the 1-star La Fenice area & its fascinating little shops where you can find books, masks, art & glass. · Walk-throughs of Venice’s many museums, galleries, churches & attractions, such as the Doges’ Palace & Saint Mark`s Basilica;

Includes:: photos, illustrations & floor plans to zoom in on the highlights & masterpieces. · Multiple walking tours abound to discover the scenic & historic corners of the city. For a change take a few days to explore the sights along the spectacular Dolomite Road, or try some of the many excursion suggestions while discovering the Veneto. Michelin walking & driving tours offer a more in-depth, personal experience of the region. · Comprehensive-illustrated sections on modern-day Venice, its rich history, nature, architecture, art & culture, all written by experts. · Sidebars on such topics as the historical setting for Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet, & a Renaissance palazzo layout. · Detailed visitor information given for attractions: opening hours, entry fees, tour times, phone & website. Michelin area/city maps. ·

Includes:: recommendations for great places to eat/stay for all budgets.



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