"Time Out" Venice Guide ("Time Out" Guides) [Paperback]

If you were to ask someone what they thought of Venice, they would probably say: gondolas, architecture, romance, winding streets and, of course, ice cream. However, for some the very thought of a stay in Venice and its effect on their credit-card statement can send them reeling.

Venice can be an expensive and, with its unique structure, a confusing place to stay. But whether you are willing to splash out on that special week in a beautiful floating paradise or are just hoping to see a little of this northern part of Italy The Time Out City Guide to Venice is a godsend.

As always, Time Out gives you everything you need to know about all the hotels and campsites in and around the lagoon that offer the best value for money. In addition, a full history lesson for the region with the bonus of a handy time-line makes it essential when wandering around a city which is, in itself, a living museum. On top of this you get all the essential Italian phrases as well as maps to the Veneto. These maps are particularly handy when you begin to tire of all the art galleries, museums and shops, marked as they are with the best places to find snacks, meals or a glass of Spritz.

In addition, details on the local seasonal festivals, art and film exhibitions help you to plan ahead to enjoy a more cultural stay or avoid all that hustle and bustle for a more relaxed break. --Caroline Butler --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

"Time Out's Guides have become standards..." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

The second edition of the "Time Out Guide" has been comprehensively revised and updated by writers who live and work in this most romantic of cities. It leads you through Venice's famous sights and on into the magical labyrinth beyond: down tiny alleyways to echoing churches filled with art treasures, stopping en route at the restaurants and bars that only Venetians know. The Venice Guide tells you how to: eat like a Venetian - learn how to avoid the ubiquitous "menu turistico"; drink like a Venetian - learn to distinguish glass and lace handmade on the Lagoon from cheapie imports; row like a Venetian - the secrets of gondolier-style rowing - and where to buy wellies when the tide rises; live like a Venetian - full accommodation listings, plus extensive maps and all the practical information you'll need to feel at home; plus highlights of the Veneto - Palladian villas, Roman arenas and exclusive ski slopes ...all with details of opening times and prices.

The first edition of the Time Out Venice Guide has been comprehensively researched by writers who live, work and float in Italy's magical city. It takes a lively, critical approach to the established tourist sights, and sifts the city's hundreds of hotels, restaurants, bars and shops for the best quality and the best value.

The Time Out: Venice Guide includes: * information on what to do - and where to stay - when you arrive
* an in-depth guide to the Veneto, including the villas of Palladio and the historic cities of Padua, Vicenza, and Verona
* a complete critical round-up of the sights, from St Marks to the islands of the lagoon
* how to live, eat, and knock back an ombra like a true Venetian
* where to hear the best classical music, how to crash the Film Festival, and where to buy an oar for your gondola... all with full details of opening times, prices and transport. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Reasearched and written by writers and journalists resident in Venice