Capturing the essence of Venice & its food, this is a book to dream over as well as to cook from. Black cuttlefish risotto, grilled squid, fancy antipasti, delicious Venetian sweets & ice creams here are 100 recipes that conjure up the real Venice. There are recipes for fish, chicken, antipasti, ravioli, gnocchi, risotto, soups, snacks, polenta, desserts. There are also recipes for Venetian drinks, including the interntionally renowned bellini, the perfect blend of white peach juice with sparkling prosecco, invented by Giuseppe Cipriani in 1930 at Harry`s Bar in Venice, & synonymous with the sparkling city. Author Laura Zavin shares her knowledge of Venetian food & its history generously, &

Includes:: commentary & maps for five guided walks around Venice that stop off at cafes, restaurants, food markets & wine cellars so if you`re lucky enough to find yourself in Venice, you can experience authentic Venetian food & wine at first-h&.

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Venice in the Frommer's Day By Day series is a pocket-sized guide ideal for short trips, covering a variety of budgets. The best sights of each destination are listed in convenient full-day tours for one, two or three days such as: thematic tours for interests including art, architecture & history are described, allowing you to get the most out of your time; walking tours take you around each destination ...

Venice in the Frommer`s Day By Day series is a pocket-sized guide ideal for short trips, covering a variety of budgets. The best sights of each destination are listed in convenient full-day tours for one, two or three days such as: thematic tours for interests including art, architecture & history are described, allowing you to get the most out of your time; walking tours take you around each destination’s principal neighbourhoods, detailing selected parks, activities, notable sights, shops & eateries. Categorized listings are given for the best of the area’s hotels & accommodation, shopping, food & drink, nightlife, music, outdoor activities, day-trips, & arts & entertainment, whilst a “ Savvy Traveller” section provides practical travel information, as well as a brief background & history of the destination. The guide is illustrated with colour photography & simple, easy-to-use bulleted maps with locations cross-referenced to the text, as well as having a removable tear-proof folded map in a pouch inside the back cover. ...

Venice in the Encounter Guide Series from Lonely Planet, exploring a range of cities & regions worldwide in a handy, pocket-sized format designed to introduce visitors to the distinctive neighbourhoods of the destination. Frank & informal in style, the guides are renowned for their appeal to independent travellers & are written & researched by local authors. Each guide is organised into 5 distinct sections
- Highlights, Diary, Itineraries, Neighbourhoods & Snapshots
- recommending a series of essential encounters for visitors to the region. Each guide opens with a

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Venice isn't all about history as the locals will tell you, & this guide introduces the reader to its surprisingly contemporary side from rock-n-roll cellists to female ex-con co-operatives. Neighbourhood structure helps travellers navigate the city more easily; from scouting down the best bellini to tailing the most famous Titian's. It presents the hottest, best-value shopping tips & the most authentic osterie from an author who really knows how to eat & bargain Italian-style. It comes with a handy pull-out colour map for expert navigation of Venetian alleys & canals. ...

A clever combination of text, photographs & clear cartography. It features 6 colour-coded districts, each with its own large-scale fold-out map. A spread at the front highlights the 10 sights you shouldn`t miss; one at the back highlights the 10 best things to do when in Venice. It details of more than 100 restaurants, bars, cafes, shops, clubs, markets & art galleries. All the practical advice needed on the front & back horizontal fold-outs; plus a transport map & street index. ...

More like a stage than a city, Venice is the only city in the world built entirely on water. Its glorious palaces, historic churches & stunning art galleries have captivated visitors for centuries. Explore Venice is part of a br&-new series & is the perfect pocket companion for your trip: a full-colour guide containing 14 easy-to-follow routes, taking in all of the classic sights, such as Piazza San Marco & La Salute church, as well as the atmospheric canals & sleepy little squares off the tourist track. For day-trippers, there is a useful ` Venice in a Day` route which takes in all the city`s must-sees. Insight`s trademark cultural coverage perfectly sets the routes in context, with introductions to Venice`s cuisine & shopping possibilities, as well as an overview of the city`s famous Carnival & music & opera scene. H&-picked places to eat & drink are highlighted in each route & in the directory section, which contains a wealth of useful practical information including a language guide, as well as a range of carefully selected hotels to suit all budgets. All routes are plotted on the useful pull-out map, & the stunning photography captures the essence of Venice. Ed. September 2014. ...

Venice in the Eyewitness Top 10 series from Dorling Kindersley is a condensed format guide book featuring dozens of illustrated, top ten lists for the traveller regardless of their disposable budget. To save you time & money a Top 10 Things to Avoid is also included. Top 10 lists are given for things to see & do both in & around town, as well as the top ten features of particular locations or events. Practicalities are not forgotten as Top 10s are also provided for topics such as planning your trip, getting around & shopping. Accommodation lists provide the ten most recommended places to stay for a range of budgets, whilst restaurant top tens feature as the guide works its way through the location in question. Simple, small street plans illustrate the location of the top ten recommends within their neighbourhoods & basic, fold out maps form the inside covers. An additional pull out feature of the guide suggests ideas on how to spend your day & a phrase section is included which will help the traveller to acclimatise. ...

Venice in the Eyewitness Top 10 series from Dorling Kindersley is a condensed format guide book featuring dozens of illustrated, top ten lists for the traveller regardless of their disposable budget. To save you time & money a Top 10 Things to Avoid is also included. Top 10 lists are given for things to see & do both in & around town, as well as the top ten features of particular locations or events. Practicalities are not forgotten as Top 10s are also provided for topics such as planning your trip, getting around & shopping. Accommodation lists provide the ten most recommended places to stay for a range of budgets, whilst restaurant top tens feature as the guide works its way through the location in question. Simple, small street plans illustrate the location of the top ten recommends within their neighbourhoods & basic, fold out maps form the inside covers. An additional pull out feature of the guide suggests ideas on how to spend your day & a phrase section is included which will help the traveller to acclimatise. ...

Your Guide to the 10 Best of Everything in Venice. Discover the best of everything the city has to offer with this essential, pocket-sized DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide: Venice with pull-out map. Top 10 lists showcase the best places to visit in Venice, from Doge`s Palace & San Marco to the Grand Canal & Rialto Bridge. Ten easy-to-follow itineraries explore the city`s most interesting areas
- including Castello & Dorsoduro
- as well as the highlights of Padua, Vicenza & Verona. Reviews of the best Venice restaurants, shops & hotels will help you plan your perfect trip.

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