Examines the way in which Venice's unusual topography has influenced the form & type of the city's buildings. The text looks at the city's most important monuments such as the Rialto Bridge & the Basilica of San Marco discusses important building types such as churches & palaces & also looks at the urban fabric of the middle-class & working-class districts of the city. The buildings are set in their historical context & the text is illustrated with photographs & paintings & prints by some of the artists who have recorded the canals & building of Venice from Carpaccio & Bellini to Ruskin. ...

Marble palaces balanced atop wooden poles commuters crossing the Grand Canal standing in gondolas prosecco" bottles popping in tight quarters: Venice defies all common sense & chooses wonder instead. Alison Bing Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about each & every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is. Inside This Book 2 expert authors 29 maps 100 islands 149km of canals 1500 years of art & architecture Comprehensive map section Feature coverage of top sights Range of planning tools In-depth background on Venice s art & architecture" ...

When ex-priest Tom Shaman jaded from years in the LA ghetto decides on a last-minute trip to Venice he gets much more than the break hed been hoping for. A brutal killer is on the loose & Tom finds himself catapulted into a series of ritualistic killings unlike anything Venice has ever seen. Enlisted by the Italian police Tom teams up with investigator Valentina Morassi to dig deep into the citys darkest history stretching from an ancient civilisation in 700 BC & the sexual decadence of 18th century Italy to the gritty underworld of modern-day Venice. As Valentina & Tom trace the killings through the centuries they uncover a deadly secret a secret that generations have killed to protect: a priceless Etruscan mosaic known as the Gates of Hell... ...

This is the walking guide to Venice taking in the cultural highlights & illustrated with paintings photographs & engravings to reveal how the city became how it is today. None of Venices innumerable chroniclers have portrayed the Serenissimas character with quite such a combination of the scholarly the informal & the intimate. Over the years thousands of readers starting this book have been relieved to encounter its famously undemanding approach to the city
- Generally the first thing to do in Venice is to sit down & have a coffee: but by the time they get to the end of it all the same they will have learnt virtually everything that an educated stranger needs to know about the place its art & history besides being subtly entertained throughout. (from Jan Morris introduction to this new 8th revised edition published on the occasion of the titles 40th Anniversary).
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Whether youre a first-time tourist or seasoned traveller its virtually impossible to find yourself alone in Venice. The citys much architectural splendour its winding canals ancient piazzas & charming markets are marvellous to visit--and crowded with people in every season. In these hauntingly beautiful photographs Christopher Thomas takes readers on a solitary tour of the city Lord Byron once called the Most Serene Republic." As he did with his previous volume New York Sleeps Thomas uses long-term exposures & a now discontinued large-format Polaroid film to capture places bereft of humans in the early hours of the day. Readers can almost feel the ghosts of Titian Shakespeare Vivaldi & Henry James wandering these canals & cobblestones; & they can experience the city as it was intended to be: an ingeniously planned aesthetically delightful oasis of beauty light shadows
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The optimum city maps for exploring shopping & much more. The laminated pocket format is easy to use complete with public transport maps. The detailed scale shows even the smallest streets & it

Includes:: an extensive street index. The map also features the Top 10 highlights the city has to offer. Map Scale
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Experience all of Venices attractions with this up-to date authoritative guide packed with Insider Tips. Most holidaymakers want to have fun & feel relaxed from the moment they arrive at their holiday destination
- thats what Marco Polo Guides are all about. Discover hotels great restaurants & trendy nightlife venues get numerous tips for shopping & what to do if youre on a tight budget & find out about local festivals & events. Also contains: Perfect Day Travel Tips Travel with Kids Links Blogs Apps & more Italian phrasebook & index. 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. The Insider Tips reveal where you can discover out-of-the-way canals & islands aboard traditional wooden barges. The Best Of pages highlight unique features of Venice recommend places to go for free & have tips for rainy days & where you can relax & chill out. Panels in each chapter suggest things to do if youre on a tight budget & where you might pick up some real bargains. The City Walks invite you amongst other things to tour the lagoon city by boat while the Dos & Donts tell you why you are not allowed to picnic in St Marks square or feed the pigeons. MARCO POLO Venice provides comprehensive coverage of the city. To help you find your way around theres a detailed Street Atlas inside a useful map of public water transport in the back cover plus a handy pull-out map. A must-have for all travellers including those who havent bought a travel guide in the past
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Introducing the new Photo Guides series from Monaco Books
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Explore the beautiful city of Venice with the help of this genuinely pocket-sized map. Small in size yet big on detail this compact dependable map will ensure you dont miss a thing. *

Includes:: 2 Pop Out maps
- a detailed street by street plan of the city centre as well as an overview map of Venice * Additional maps of Venice Lagoon & the waterbus services are also included * Ingenious self-folding map is small enough to fit in your pocket yet offers extensive coverage of the city in an easy-to-use format * Thorough street index is also featured & cross-referenced to the map so you can easily find your destination * Key places of interest are listed offering you advice on the best things to see


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The ultimate Venice pocket city map! Explore the beautiful city of Venice with the help of this genuinely pocket-sized pop-up map. Small in size yet big on detail this compact dependable city map will ensure you don't miss a thing. *

Includes:: 2 Pop Out maps
- a detailed street by street plan of the city centre as well as an overview map of Venice * Additional maps of Venice Lagoon & the waterbus services are also included * Handy self-folding tourist map is small enough to fit in your pocket yet offers extensive coverage of the city in an easy-to-use format * Thorough street index is also featured & cross-referenced to the map so you can easily find your destination * Hotels restaurants stores & attractions are all included on the map


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