Rick Steves Venice
Rick Steves Venice by Rick Steves, published by Avalon Publishing on November 12, 2019, is a comprehensive travel guide designed for those exploring the rich art, history, and culture of Venice. This 16th edition, featuring 524 pages in English, offers strategic advice on maximizing time and budget while uncovering both iconic sights and hidden gems throughout the city.
Readers will find detailed insights into Venice’s must-see attractions, including St. Mark’s Basilica and the Rialto Bridge, alongside recommendations for local experiences such as enjoying chicchetti at a wine bar. The guide includes self-guided walking tours, detailed neighborhood maps, and practical resources like a packing list and an Italian phrase book. With a focus on connecting with local culture and avoiding tourist traps, this edition serves as a valuable companion for anyone looking to navigate Venice’s vibrant neighborhoods and culinary delights.
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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 Rick Steves Venice you’ll find:
- Comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring Venice
- Rick’s strategic advice on 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 traps with Rick’s candid, humorous insight
- The best places to eat, sleep, and relax with a scoop of gelato
- Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and museums, plus a Grand Canal Cruise tour
- Detailed neighborhood maps and a fold-out city map for exploring on the go
- Useful resources including a packing list, an Italian phrase book, a historical overview, and recommended reading
- Over 400 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down
- Complete, up-to-date information on the San Marco District, Santa Croce, Cannaregio, and more, with side trips to 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!
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