Venice (Velence) Encounter - Lonely Planet

220 g/db

2nd Edition
November 2010

192 pp colour / 13 maps
Next edition due: Oct 2012

The Venice Encounter guide gives you twice the city in half the time.

There's just no city like it - and it's not only its shimmering, cinematic beauty that makes it so special. Turn down a backstreet or two and discover what goes on behind the scenes.

This pared-down number is ideal for quick trips - it's less accommodation, more neighbourhood highlights and the best of local knowledge.

* Full-colour pull-out map and detailed neighbourhood maps for easy navigation
* Unique itineraries and highlights help you get a backstage view of one of the most visited cities in the world
* Art historian and culture critic Alison Bing recommends the very best sights, restaurants, shops and entertainment
* Local musicians and artists reveal Venice's startling innovative streak
* Interviews with locals reveal Venice's secrets
* Best-value shopping tips