- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd; 3rd Revised edition edition (27 Mar 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0141010703
- ISBN-13: 978-0141010700
- Product Dimensions: 20 x 13 x 1.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
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.
The Times
"Time Out's Guides have become standards..."
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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75 of 75 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
While studying in Edinburgh last year, I went to Venice for a week with a friend of mine last March. Armed with both the Lonely Planet Venice and Time Out: Venice guidebooks, we found the Time Out book to be wonderfully helpful. One of the best things about it was that it included (at least, last year's version did) a map of all the public toilets in Venice, which, let me tell you, is a very good thing. The book itself was informative, interesting, and well-written, the advice given was very sound, and, though accurate maps of Venice are notoriously hard to find, those in the Time Out guide were much more helpful than those in the Lonely Planet. I remember reading that the Lonely Planet guides were best for given areas and regions, but the Time Out guide were better for cities, and I found this to be quite true.
40 of 41 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I had been to Venice three times before and always found it an interesting and beautiful city. Returning, but this time with the timeout guide, really opened my eyes as to how much it has to offer.
Whether you've never been before or if like me you thought you knew Venice well this guide is perfect.
Whether you've never been before or if like me you thought you knew Venice well this guide is perfect.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
best book on venice
19 July 2001
Format:Paperback
I have read and used at least 10-15 guide books on Venice in 4 trips there and this is far and away the best to have with you in Venice. Others might be more interesting to read before you go, but if you need to carry only one there, this is definitely the most useful as you travel around town and need times, prices, locations, etc. It is also the most up-to-date on everything.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Best choice
27 July 2004
Format:Paperback
While studying in Edinburgh last year, I went to Venice for a week with a friend of mine last March. Armed with both the Lonely Planet Venice and Time Out: Venice guidebooks, we found the Time Out book to be wonderfully helpful. One of the best things about it was that it included (at least, last year's version did) a map of all the public toilets in Venice, which, let me tell you, is a very good thing. The book itself was informative, interesting, and well-written, the advice given was very sound, and, though accurate maps of Venice are notoriously hard to find, those in the Time Out guide were much more helpful than those in the Lonely Planet. I remember reading that the Lonely Planet guides were best for given areas and regions, but the Time Out guide were better for cities, and I have found this to be quite true.
I wrote this review two years ago for the amazon.co.uk website. I haven't been back to Venice since, but having used other Time Out guides in the interim (very high quality as long as they've been published rencently) and remembering how useful it was in Venice, I would still highly recommend this guide.
I wrote this review two years ago for the amazon.co.uk website. I haven't been back to Venice since, but having used other Time Out guides in the interim (very high quality as long as they've been published rencently) and remembering how useful it was in Venice, I would still highly recommend this guide.
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