- Paperback: 284 pages
- Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; 5th Revised edition edition (1 Feb 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1741046572
- ISBN-13: 978-1741046571
- Product Dimensions: 19.3 x 12.4 x 1.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
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- #94 in Books > Travel & Holiday > Countries & Regions > Europe > Italy > Cities & Regions > Venice
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Nobody covers the world like Lonely Planet.' --New York Post, May 2004
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Discover Venice & The Veneto
Relive "Casino Royale" and cruise the Grand Canal in your very own speedboat
Escape the "menu turistico" and dine instead on "baccala" and Bellinis in hidden backstreet bars
Take the art-pilgrim path to Padua, then sit with fireflies in Verona's pink-marble arena
Contemplate Venice's less salubrious past, when the Catalogue of Courtesans was the guidebook of choice
In This Guide:
One author, 12 years of Venice know-how, five extended walks, one attempt at the Vogalonga
The only guide that goes the extra mile in finding gorgeous, great value canalside accommodation
Meet the mayor, learn about the lagoon and appreciate the city's artistic heritage - locals spill the beans on Italy's most beautiful city
Content updated daily - visit lonelyplanet.com for up-to-the-minute reviews, updates and traveler highlights
Relive "Casino Royale" and cruise the Grand Canal in your very own speedboat
Escape the "menu turistico" and dine instead on "baccala" and Bellinis in hidden backstreet bars
Take the art-pilgrim path to Padua, then sit with fireflies in Verona's pink-marble arena
Contemplate Venice's less salubrious past, when the Catalogue of Courtesans was the guidebook of choice
In This Guide:
One author, 12 years of Venice know-how, five extended walks, one attempt at the Vogalonga
The only guide that goes the extra mile in finding gorgeous, great value canalside accommodation
Meet the mayor, learn about the lagoon and appreciate the city's artistic heritage - locals spill the beans on Italy's most beautiful city
Content updated daily - visit lonelyplanet.com for up-to-the-minute reviews, updates and traveler highlights
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book expecting that it would really get me to the out of the way places that the Lonely Planet television show always goes to. It did deliver on this account, and it turns out there are a lot of places that tourists just don't think about going to in Venice. It was good in giving preliminary explanations of things to see, but sometimes fell short when I wanted to learn more. It did help me get from Treviso airport to the city, but that wasn't much trouble. The restaurant section was pretty useful although they were still pretty touristy. I was glad to have the section on Mestre as well, but don't stay there, it looks like a pain to get into the city everyday. The map section was pretty detailed although you had to keep switching back and forth between pages. The language section was also lacking a couple of key terms like Sir and Madam. The pronounciation wasn't all that clear either, so I had to ask an attractive Italian woman on the bus how to pronounce some of the words...I'm not complaining too much. This is a good book for the person that is staying around for up to a week or so, and it was always with me throughout the trip.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I usually travel with LP so maybe I am a little biased but I did find this book up to their normally high standards.
The legendary confusion of Venice's allyways meant I was wary of this book's maps (esp considering LP's less than perfect record in that regard). However I was pleasantly surprised and in 4 days in the city did not get lost using them. It was a little annoying the way they were split across several pages but i guess that was necessary to acheive the accuracy.
The tips to the sights and the walking tours were exellent. The restaurant and shopping sections were ok. I cant comment on the hotels section as I was in an apartment.
The prices (on everything) and some of the transport details were out-of-date.
Overall I would recommend this book.
The legendary confusion of Venice's allyways meant I was wary of this book's maps (esp considering LP's less than perfect record in that regard). However I was pleasantly surprised and in 4 days in the city did not get lost using them. It was a little annoying the way they were split across several pages but i guess that was necessary to acheive the accuracy.
The tips to the sights and the walking tours were exellent. The restaurant and shopping sections were ok. I cant comment on the hotels section as I was in an apartment.
The prices (on everything) and some of the transport details were out-of-date.
Overall I would recommend this book.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having never travelled in Europe alone before and not speaking a word of italian, I had studiously read up on my destination. This book did give me enough information so that when I landed in Italy I knew where to go and how to get there.
A very useful tool for the layman and it covers all the main touist area's. One draw back is, that after two days of tourists you can discover a different Venice in the back alleys and streets of this unique city. This should be highlighted more.
But I would probably not have enjoyed my trip half as much, without the preperation. Thank You LP.
A very useful tool for the layman and it covers all the main touist area's. One draw back is, that after two days of tourists you can discover a different Venice in the back alleys and streets of this unique city. This should be highlighted more.
But I would probably not have enjoyed my trip half as much, without the preperation. Thank You LP.
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not useful
I was more lost in Venice with this guide than without. The presentation of info is not clear. It is not good if you would like to see quickly what could be interesting, or read... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Polinaa
Brilliant book. well worth purchase if you going there.
I was on my way to Treviso, but want to see what else there was. With it I found a lovely fine dinning restaurant, had one of the best steaks in ages, beautiful cut on a hot slab. Read more
Published on 8 Feb 2010 by Y. Chan
Venice and the Veneto (Lonely Planet City Guide)
Not as comprehensive as I would have expected from a Lonely Planet Guide, it didn't cover as wide an area as I was expecting. In spite of the map, I still got lost in Venice!
Published on 9 Oct 2009 by Mrs. Anne Foster
Excellent Guide
Lonely Planet guides are brilliant. Everything from top sights, restaurants, walks and a free map... perfect.
Published on 10 May 2009 by amjad
Difficult to read
The first impression of the book - very difficult to read. There are almost no photos/any other visuals. Read more
Published on 18 Mar 2009 by Irina Kluyeva
Wouldn't recommend it
As a LP devotee and a part time traveller I automatically reach for a LP guide as soon as I book a trip - unfortunately I found this Guide quite hard to follow and have fedback... Read more
Published on 31 Aug 2005 by Mrs K Holden
informative, but could use more flair
We just came back from a 2.5 days stay in Venice. As always, we trust on LP for all the practical info. The maps are helpful and the suggested walking tours were excellent. Read more
Published on 7 Jun 2004
Excellent Guide
We bought this book a few weeks before going, and were also lent another travel guide (Michelin I think).
This was the more definitive, with great tips on what to see and do. Read more
Published on 3 Dec 2003
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