DK Eyewitness - DK Eyewitness Venice and the Veneto (Travel Guide)

First edition 1995

Published in Great Britain by Dorling Kindersley Limited,
80 Strand, London, WC2R 0RL

Published in the United States by DK Publishing,
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ISBN: 9780241407707
eISBN: 9780241442036

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t The islands of Venice

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t Busy osterie spill on to a cobbled square, Venice.

Incredible architecture and astounding collections of priceless art. Charming campi and a magical maze of canals. Rolling hills, medieval towns and meandering wine routes. Whatever your dream trip entails, this DK Eyewitness Guide is the perfect travel companion.

Venice is a labyrinthine, dreamlike city. It is also an extremely fragile one, with rising waters and mass tourism endangering its fragile microcosm. Yet you can still enjoy its many wonders without leaving a trace: so put down your selfie stick and respect the city and its inhabitants. Sure, Venice is home to myriad must-see sights; its ostentatious basilica, opulent palazzos, and acclaimed art galleries such as the Accademia and Peggy Guggenheim Collection. But this tiny city also squeezes an immense store of heritage into its hidden corners and sleepy sestieri, where youll find yourself far from the crowds of San Marco.

Meanwhile, the Veneto mainland is a heady mix of bucolic valleys and medieval towns. Verona offers archaeological history and a generous dose of romance, while fun-loving Padua is home to an ancient university and a chapel filled to the rafters with Giottos frescoes. Beyond, vineyards stripe the hillsides, and the picturesque pastel-hued towns that hug the shores of Lake Garda offer relaxation and endless watery pursuits, while to the north stand the precipitous peaks of the Dolomites.

Although a relatively small region, Venice and the Veneto can easily overwhelm. Weve broken the region down into easily navigable chapters, with detailed itineraries, expert local knowledge and comprehensive maps to help plan your perfect trip. Whether youre staying for a weekend, a week, or longer, this DK Eyewitness guide will ensure that you see the very best the area has to offer. Enjoy the book, and enjoy Venice and the Veneto.

Squero San Trovaso, a gondola boatyard in Venice.

Sunset in the Dolomites.

Colourful houses line the canal on the island of Burano.

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Superb Roman ruins, romantic towns, lakeside adventures and delectable cuisine, all washed down with a glass of one of the regions sublime wines; the reasons to love this corner of Italy go far beyond the busy streets of Venice.

t Brace yourself for the crowds and let your imagination run riot as you join revellers taking to the streets of Venice dressed in costumes ranging from the Baroque to the bizarre.

DISCOVER Reasons to Love Venice and the Veneto