Rick Steves Venice (Nineteenth Edition)

Glide along the canals and meander down cobblestone alleys as you soak up the art, history, and culture of Venice with Rick by your side. Inside Rick Steves Venice you'll find: - Fully updated, comprehensive coverage for spendinga week or moreexploring Venice - Rick's strategic adviceon how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites - Top sights and hidden gems, from St. Mark's Basilica and the Rialto Bridge to the charming city of Padua - How to connect with local culture: Say " buongiorno" to the fish mongers at the morning market, snack on chicchetti at a local wine bar, and people-watch on a sunny piazza - Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist trapswith Rick's candid, humorous insight - The best places to eat, sleep, and relax with a scoop of gelato - Self-guided walking toursof lively neighborhoods and museums, plus a Grand Canal Cruise tour - Detailed neighborhood mapsanda fold-out city mapfor exploring on the go - Over 400 bible-thin pagesinclude everything worth seeing without weighing you down - Complete, up-to-date informationon the San Marco District, Santa Croce, Cannaregio, and more, withside tripsto Padua, Vicenza, Verona, and Ravenna Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Venice. Spending less than a week in the city? Check out Rick Steves Pocket Venice!