the Rough Guide to Venice & Veneto (Travel with Free eBook)

This practical travel guide to Venice & the Veneto features detailed factual travel tips and points-of-interest structured lists of all iconic must-see sights as well as some off-the-beaten-track treasures. Our itinerary suggestions and expert author picks of things to see and do will make it a perfect companion both, ahead of your trip and on the ground. This Venice & the Veneto guide book is packed full of details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information and top time-saving tips, including a visual list of things not to miss. Our colour-coded maps make Venice & the Veneto easier to navigate while you're there. This guide book to Venice & the Veneto has been fully updated post-COVID-19 and it comes with a free eBook.The Rough Guide to VENICE & THE VENETO covers: San Marco, Dorsoduro, San Polo and Santa Croce, Cannaregio, Central Castello, Eastern Castello, The Canal Grande, The northern islands, The southern islands.Inside this Venice & the Veneto travel guide you'll find:RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Venice & the Veneto, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Verona to family activities in child-friendly places, like Museo del Vetro or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Basilica di San Marco.PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS Essential pre-departure information including Venice & the Veneto entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more.TIME-SAVING ITINERARIESCarefully planned routes covering the best of Venice & the Veneto give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip.DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGEClear structure within each sightseeing chapter of this Venice & the Veneto travel guide includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options.INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCALTips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for walking, gondola rides, shopping or exploring art museums and markets.HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISSRough Guides' rundown of San Marco, the Ghetto, Burano and Murano's best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to Venice & the Veneto, even in a short time.HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS Written by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, this Venice & the Veneto guide book will help you find the best places matching different needs.BACKGROUND INFORMATIONComprehensive 'Contexts' chapter of this travel guide to Venice & the Veneto features fascinating insights into Venice & the Veneto, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHYFeatures inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Torre dell'Orologio and the spectacular San Sebastiano.COLOUR-CODED MAPPINGPractical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in the Canal Grande, San Polo and many more locations in Venice & the Veneto, reduce the need to go online.USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.FREE EBOOK Free eBook download with every purchase of this guide book to Venice & the Veneto allows you to access all of the content from your phone or tablet, for on-the-road exploration.

The Rough Guide to Venice & Veneto Make the most of your time on Earth with the ultimate travel guides. World-renowned 'tell it like it is' travel guide, now with free eBook. Discover Venice with this comprehensive and entertaining travel guide, packed with practical information and honest recommendations by our independent experts. Whether you plan to explore the mosaic-encrusted Basilica di San Marco, gaze at Carpaccio's beguiling pictures at the Scuola di San Giorgio degli Schiavoni or experience authentic Italy at the Rialto Market, The Rough Guide to Venice & Veneto will help you discover the best places to explore, eat, drink, shop and sleep along the way. Features of this travel guide to Venice & Veneto: - Detailed regional coverage: provides practical information for every kind of trip, from off-the-beaten-track adventures to chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas - Honest and independent reviews: written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, our writers will help you make the most from your trip to Venice - Meticulous mapping: practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys. Find your way around San Marco, the Canal Grande and many more locations without needing to get online - Fabulous full-colour photography: features inspirational colour photography, including the sweeping brilliance of the Canal Grande and the stunning frescoes of San Sebastiano - Time-saving itineraries: carefully planned routes will help inspire and inform your on-the-road experiences - Things not to miss: Rough Guides' rundown of San Marco, the Ghetto and Murano's best sights and top experiences - Travel tips and info: packed with essential pre-departure information including getting around, accommodation, food and drink, health, the media, festivals, sports and outdoor activities, culture and etiquette, shopping and more - Background information: comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter provides fascinating insights into Venice, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary - The ultimate travel tool: download the free eBook to access all this from your phone or tablet - Covers: San Marco; Dorsoduro; San Polo and Santa Croce; Cannaregio; Central Castello; Eastern Castello; The Canal Grande; The northern islands; The southern islands You may also be interested in: Pocket Rough Guide Venice, The Rough Guide to Italy, Pocket Rough Guide Rome About Rough Guides: Rough Guides have been inspiring travellers for over 35 years, with over 30 million copies sold globally. Synonymous with practical travel tips, quality writing and a trustworthy 'tell it like it is' ethos, the Rough Guides list includes more than 260 travel guides to 120+ destinations, gift-books and phrasebooks.