Lonely Planet Venice & the Veneto

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• Publisher: Lonely Planet
• Year: 2020
• Print ISBN: 9781787014145
• eBook ISBN: 9781788686792

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet's Venice & the Veneto is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Absorb the architecture at Basilica di San Marco, cruise the Grand Canal on a gondola, and trace the development of Venetian art at the Gallerie dell'Accademia - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Venice and the Veneto and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Venice & the Veneto: NEW pull-out, passport-size 'Just Landed' card with wi-fi, ATM and transport info - all you need for a smooth journey from airport to hotel Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, art, architecture, cuisine, politics Over 30 maps Covers San Marco, Dorsoduro, San Polo & Santa Croce, Cannaregio, Castello, Giudecca, Lido, Murano, Burano, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Venice & the Veneto is our most comprehensive guide to Venice and the Veneto, and is perfect for discovering both popular and off-the-beaten-path experiences. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveler's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia)eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

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Venice was once known for charmingly decrepit hotels where English poets quietly expired, but new design-literate B&Bs and boutique hotels are spiffing up historic palaces. In peak seasons quality hotels fill up fast. In summer, many people decamp to the Lido where prices are more reasonable and swimming is an option after hot days in the Rialto.

More Options than Ever

Venice offers plenty of luxe hotels along the Grand Canal and Riva degli Schiavone, and there’s also a growing inventory of boutique sleeps. At the same time, the internet has made it much easier for locals to rent out their homes (or extra rooms) and short-term rentals are increasingly popular.

For budget travellers, Venice offers a range of foresterie (hostels). Some bunks even have canal or garden views. During summer, university housing also opens to tourists.

Location, Location, Location

Although Venice is a small city, getting around it amid tourist crowds and on slow vaporetti (small passenger ferries) can take time, so plan where you stay carefully. Easy access to the Grand Canal or a convenient vaporetto stop is key, although San Marco has all the best sights, and sestieri (districts) such as Dorsoduro, Cannaregio and Castello have all the best restaurants and bars. For those on a budget, Giudecca, Murano and the Lido are all within 15 to 30 minutes of the Rialto and are cheaper, quieter and more authentically Venetian.

Season Matters

In low season – November, early December, and January to March (except around New Year’s, Carnevale and Easter) – you ...

Table of contents

• Table of Contents
• Welcome to Venice & the Veneto
• Venice & the Veneto’s Top 10
• What’s New
• Need to Know
• Top Itineraries
• If You Like...
• Month by Month
• With Kids
• For Free
• Tours
• Escaping the Crowds
• Eating
• Drinking & Nightlife
• Entertainment
• Shopping
• Neighbourhoods at a Glance
• San Marco
• Dorsoduro
• Secrets of the Calli
• San Polo & Santa Croce
• Cannaregio
• Castello
• Giudecca, Lido & the Southern Islands
• Murano, Burano & the Northern Islands
• Venetian Artistry
• Day Trips from Venice
• Magnificent Palladio
• Sleeping
• Understand Venice & the Veneto
• Venice Today
• History
• Architecture
• Architectural Marvels
• The Arts
• The Fragile Lagoon
• Transport
• Directory A–Z
• Language
• Behind the Scenes
• Venice Maps
• Our Writers