Built on an inverted forest, paved with a tortoiseshell of boulders, Venice is a maze of tiny alleys, bridges & squares. Tiziano Scarpa wanders through the city, recounting the customs & secrets that only Venetians know. With everything from practical advice for aspiring Venetian lovers to hints at where to find the best bacaro, Scarpa waves the tourist in the right direction &, without naming a single restaurant, hotel or bar, relates the secret language needed to experience the real Venice. So ignore the street signs
- why fight the labyrinth? Venice, the fish, is ready to swallow you whole.
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Venice in the Key Guide series from AA Publishing; exploring a range of international destinations & recently been re-launched with full colour pages. Thorough & detailed in style, the guides are targeted at an older audience, exploring the principal sights, walks, activities, restaurants & accommodation of the destination. A detailed introductory section provides comprehensive information about the destination, including the economy, politics, heritage & language. There are also specific sections unique to each destination, covering society, the urban & rural, sports & leisure, art media & culture, history & science & technology. Each title is organised in the same way with destinations grouped by region or district & colour-coded to help readers navigate around the guide. An On the Move section provides details on transport, with important information on arriving, getting around (including distinctive local transport features such as metro & underground networks) & for visitors with a disability. Individual regional sections cover Sights, driving & walking opportunities, what to do, eating & accommodation. Local listings are accompanied by addresses, opening times, prices, directions & local transport options, though options for younger travellers & those with children are more limited. Extensive colour photography accompanies the text, with a range of pictures illustrations the main sites of the city, region or country. An extensive Practicalities chapter at the back of each guide carries essential information on weather, documents & customs, money, health, communication, tourist information, useful websites, finding help, opening times & entrance fees, media & books, films & maps. There is also basic information on entertainment & nightlife, sports & activities, film & music & festivals & events. ...

Venice Blue Guide Literary Companion is a pocket sized anthology of extracts from writings by the poets, novelists, playwrights, historians, travellers & socialites who have visited Venice down the ages. Each author & piece is briefly introduced, & the guide features black & white overview plans of areas of the city with literary landmarks. ...

Durable & waterproof, with a handy slipcase & an easy-fold format, Lonely Planet Venice City Map is your conveniently-sized passport to traveling with ease. Get more from your map & your trip with images & information about top city attractions, transport maps, itinerary suggestions, extensive street & site index, & practical travel tips & directory. With this easy-to-use, full colour navigation tool in your rear pocket, you can truly get to the heart of Venice. Covers Sestiere di San Marco, Grand Canal, Sestiere di Dorsoduro, Sestiere di San Polo, Santa Croce, Sestiere di Cannaregio, Sestiere di Castello, Giudecca, Lido, Southern Islands, Murano, Burano, Northern Islands. ...

Venice in the Luxe city guides series, which are slim & small enough to fit easily in a pocket or handbag. Information is distilled from elite suggestions by city residents, specially selected for their style, knowledge & expertise. Luxe guides aim at the upper end of the market & subjectively edit to choose the very best recommendations for shopping, restaurants, leisure options & nightlife. Half day shopping & activity itineraries are suggested for you to mix & match your visit to suit your timetable. When folded close the cardboard guide slots into its own protective plastic frame. Vanity Fair magazine calls them “delightful, de-lovely, & deluxe”, & that’s just what they are. ...

No more struggling against the wind to fold back the extra large city map you picked up at the tourist office. No more carrying around the exhaustive but back-achingly heavy guide you borrowed from the library. The only thing you need when out & about is a Map Guide. The unique Everyman Map Guide series cleverly combines maps & text in an easy-to-use format, listing the best sights, restaurants & shops alongside fold-out maps of exceptional clarity. Each guide divides the city into sections & devotes two double pages to each of them. Sections are colour coded, & a small area map at the bottom of the page tells you where you are within the city, & within the guide. There are also 4 pages of useful information about the city at the front of the book, & a 4-page city-wide hotel section at the back; plus a street index & thematic index. Stylish, clever, practical &, at GBP5.99, very good value for your money, a Map Guide is the indispensable pocket companion to your week end or short break away. ...

Venice Marco Polo City Map 2018: the ideal map for your trip. Let the Marco Polo city map of Venice guide you around this awe-inspiring city. Highly durable & waterproof, this handy, pocket-size Venice map folds away easily & is always on standby to help when you`re stuck. Laminated finish
- it feels like paper but it`s waterproof, durable & tear-resistant! This hard-wearing, little pocket map of Venice will withstand lots of folding & refolding. Pocket size
- the handy, light-weight, pocket-size format contains huge coverage of Venice. Easy to use
- the super clear mapping in strong colours & clear text will help you navigate the city like a local. Marco Polo Highlights are now included
- the Top Ten sights are featured with a brief description & are marked on the map to help you get more from your trip. Suggested tours
- two inspirational itineraries are included, offering you ideas of what to see & how to plan your day. Public transport maps
- the centre of Venice is easy to navigate on foot
- but to enjoy all this city has to offer (and if your feet have had enough!) then look no further than the easy reference Venice transport map. Detailed scale
- the scale is 1: 5 500 showing you even the smallest of streets. Shopping destinations, coffee shops, bars, restaurants & tourist information, are also listed & cross-referenced. Ideal for short break, fly-drive & package holidays. Extensive street index
- perfect to help you find your destination easily & quickly. Extended coverage
- ideal for exploring slightly further afield. Trust Marco Polo`s clear mapping & thorough street index to guide you around the wonderful city of Venice.









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The Marco Polo Guide to Venice is the perfect companion for your trip to Venice, featuring practical information & insightful tips on how to make the most of your time in Venice. Most travellers want to have fun & feel relaxed from the moment they arrive at their holiday destination
- that’s what Marco Polo Guides are all about. This new series will appeal to all types of travellers, including those who haven’t bought a travel guide in the past! Marco Polo’s unique insider tips are peppered throughout the guide
- offering a real insight into the destination.

Includes:: special tips for when it rains, things to do for free, chill out & relax. Where to start – tells the reader the ideal starting point to explore the city / destination, how to get there: by car or public transport, where to park the car… & much more! The perfect day / perfect route – the best way to get to know a destination for those with limited time. Practical information on shopping, food & drink & much more – plus a phrasebook section. Also

Includes:: a fully indexed street atlas & a pull-out map.





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Marco Polo Pocket Guide Venice: the Travel Guide with Insider Tips. Explore Venice with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the city`s trendiest places, & get tips on shopping & what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids, & a summary of all the festivals & events that take place in this breath-taking Italian city. Let Marco Polo show you all this wonderful city has to offer... With water everywhere & not a car or scooter in sight, no other place is as fun to explore as Venice. Experience the wonderful atmosphere of this traffic-free city: whether walking along its alleys, crossing its bridges or relaxing in a gondola on the Grand Canal, this practical, pocket-sized guide shows you all the highlights. This is Venice! Your Marco Polo Venice Pocket Guide
Includes:: Insider Tips
- we show you the hidden gems & little known secrets that offer a real insight into the city where you can discover hidden areas of the lagoon on traditional wooden barges, the most delicious ice cream in town & creative cuisine served on an idyllic terrace. Best of
- find the best things to do for free, the best `only in` Venice experiences, the best things to do if it rains & the best places to relax & spoil yourself. Sightseeing
- all of the top sights are organised by areas of the city so you can easily plan your day. Discovery Tours
- 4 specially tailored tours that will get you to the heart of Venice, on foot or by boat. Experience Venice`s unique charm, historic canals, magnificent buildings, h&-picked restaurants & the best local activities with these personal tours. Venice in full-colour
- Marco Polo Pocket Guide Venice

Includes:: full-colour photos throughout the guide bringing the city to life offering you a real taste of what you can see & enjoy on your trip. Touring App
- new for 2018, you can download any of the Discovery Tours to your smartphone, complete with the detailed route description & map exactly as featured in the guide, free of charge. The maps can be used offline too, so no roaming charges. The perfect navigational tool with distance indicators & landmarks highlighting the correct direction to travel in as well as GPS coordinates along the way. Enjoy stress-free sightseeing & never get lost again! Street Atlas & pull-out map
- we`ve included a detailed street atlas & a handy, pull-out map so you can pop the guide in your bag for a full-on sightseeing day or head out with just the map to enjoy your Discovery Tour. Useful Italian phrases
- the essential words & phrases are included to help you get by. Trust Marco Polo Pocket Guide Venice to show you around this unique city. The comprehensive coverage & unique insights will ensure you experience everything Venice has to offer & more. The special tips, personal insights & unusual experiences will help you make the most of your trip
- just arrive & enjoy.











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Venice in the Marco Polo Spiral Guides series is a practical guide presenting the most important things to see & do in the city in a nutshell, & aimed at travellers who don’t have a lot of time to prepare & research for a trip. The guide highlights the top 10 sights, suggests tours & great ideas for exciting days out, & features colour photographs & a pull-out street map & atlas pages. The guide opens with introductory chapters offering general information about the region, its history, art, geography & the people & things that make it worth visiting. Then, the guide divides the area into sections, & for each offers more specific information organised by Getting Your Bearings, Perfect Days giving examples of planned itineraries, the Top 10, Don’t Miss & At Your Leisure. There are planned day itineraries for each area including the best places to eat & drink along the way, accompanied by local map extracts & dotted with useful tips. An additional chapter offers inspirations for walks & tours. The guide concludes with general & practical information, street atlas pages & a removable pull-out map, conveniently stored in a plastic pocket on the back cover. The format is designed with practicality in mind; the spiral binding & the colour coding makes it easy to keep the book open where is needed & render orientation fast & easy, ideal for travellers on the go. ...