Rick Steves Venice (Rick Steves Travel Guide)

Rick Steves Venice (Rick Steves Travel Guide)

<div><b>Glide along the canals and meander down the cobblestone alleys as you soak up the art, history, and culture of Venice with Rick Steves by your side. Inside <i>Rick Steves Venice</i> you'll find:</b></div><div><ul><li><b>Comprehensive coverage </b>for spending <b>a week or more</b> exploring Venice</li><li><b>Rick's strategic advice</b> on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites</li><li><b>Top sights and hidden gems, </b>from St. Mark's Basilica and the Rialto Bridge to the charming city of Padua</li><li><b>How to connect with local culture: </b>Say "<i>buongiorno</i>" to the fish mongers at the morning market, snack on <i>chicchetti</i> at a local wine bar, and people-watch on a sunny piazza </li><li><b>Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps</b> with Rick's candid, humorous insight</li><li><b>The best places to eat, sleep, and relax </b>with a scoop of gelato</li><li><b>Self-guided walking tours</b> of lively neighborhoods and museums, plus a Grand Canal Cruise tour</li><li><b>Detailed neighborhood map</b>s and <b>a fold-out city map</b> for exploring on the go</li><li><b>Useful resources </b>including a packing list, an Italian phrase book, a historical overview, and recommended reading</li><li><b>Over 400 bible-thin pages</b> include everything worth seeing without weighing you down</li><li><b>Complete, up-to-date information</b> on the San Marco District, Santa Croce, Cannaregio, and more, with side trips to Padua, Vicenza, Verona, and Ravenna</li></ul></div><div><b>Make the most of every day and every dollar with <i>Rick Steves Venice</i>.</b></div><div><br></div><div>Spending less than a week in the city? Check out <i>Rick Steves Pocket Venice</i>!</div>