Venice - Did You Know?

"According to Venetian tradition, the couple riding in gondola should kiss under each bridge and they will stay in love forever."

Do you have a romantic trip to Venice planned? Download the eBook version of Lonely Planet's PDF chapter from the Venice & The Veneto city guide


Watch a Murano glass-blower practice his craft, stroll past stalls of tiny octopus and giant oysters at Rialto Market, or take a moonlit gondola ride past ancient palaces; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Venice and the Veneto and begin your journey now!

Covers: Sestiere di San Marco, Sestiere di Dorsoduro, Sestieri de San Polo and Santa Croce, Sestiere di Cannaregio, Sestiere di Castello, Giudecca, Lido, Murano, Burano, and more

Inside Lonely Planet Venice & the Veneto Travel Guide:
- Full-colour maps and images throughout

- Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests

- Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

- Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices

- Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

- Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - including customs, history, art, literature, cinema, music, architecture, cuisine, wine, and more

- Free, convenient pull-out Venice map (included in print version), plus over 29 colour neighbourhood maps

You can pick and choose from complete guides and individual chapters, and download them to any device you like.

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