Everyman Guide to Venice
Everyman Guide to Venice offers a comprehensive exploration of one of Italy’s most iconic cities. Published by Everyman Publishers on October 7, 1993, this 464-page guide is written in English and provides an encyclopedic overview of Venice, including its natural history, cultural heritage, and practical travel information. Readers will find detailed itineraries, addresses, and essential details about museums, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, and shopping.
The guide delves into various aspects of Venetian life, covering topics such as the history of the Venetian Republic, local language, and traditional festivities. It features 30 pages of hand-drawn architectural drawings and insights into the city’s representation in literature and art, showcasing perspectives from notable figures like Goethe and Turner. With 11 itineraries that explore key areas such as San Marco and the Grand Canal, this edition serves as a valuable resource for travelers seeking to navigate the rich tapestry of Venice.
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This guide contains an encyclopaedic section on Venice, itineraries and a practical section, including addresses and telephone numbers, opening times of museums and details on hotels, restaurants, nightlife and shopping. The encyclopaedic section takes a look at the natural history of the Venetian Lagoon and archipelago; a detailed history of the Venetian Republic and its institutions; the Venetian language, furniture, costumes, fiestas, carnivals, regattas, gondolas; mosaics and gastronomy; 30 pages of hand-drawn architectural drawings of churches, bridges, palaces and belltowers; literature – Venice as seen by Goethe, Byron, Ruskin, James, Jan Morris; painting – Venice as seen by Turner, Renoir and Signac. The book also includes 11 detailed itineraries describing San Marco, the Grand Canal, Cannaregio, Castello, San Polo, Dorsoduro, Santa Croce, the Lido, Murano, Burano and Torcello, with 3 inserts presenting the Doge’s Palace, the Basilica San Marco and the Venetian painting.
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