Full Description
Discover every corner of Venice in this remarkable collection of spectacular colour photography that showcases Venice's magical beauty and hidden gems, from the Piazzo San Marco to the island of Giudecca, the banks of the Grand Canal to the Arsenal district. Venice is the ultimate showcase of the city's bustling streets and canals. Every fascinating detail of the sprawling streets is revealed, from the splendor of its palaces, the beauty of its piazzettas, the romanticism of its bridges and canals, the delights of its gastronomy, the charm of its sestieri—the districts that make up the city of the Doges— and the wealth of its museums and its arts and crafts. Presented in a pocket-sized landscape format and with captions explaining the story behind each photo, Venice is a stunning collection of images bringing to life the wonder of this historic European city.
Contents
Contents Introduction Neighbourhoods and Spaces La Giudecca Ghetto Nuovo Cannaregio San Giorgio Maggiore San Polo Santa Croce Lido Riva degli Schiavoni Ponte della Paglia Ponte dell'Accademia Landmarks & Museums Piazza San Marco Libreria Acqua Alta Campanile di San Marco Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo Pala d'Oro Bridge of Sighs Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute St Mark's Basilica Palazzo Ducale Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari Peggy Guggenheim Collection Gallerie dell'Accademia Ponte di Rialto Scuola Grande di San Rocco Transport Gondola rides Vaporetto Murano and Burano boat tour Entertainment & Nightlife Teatro La Fenice T Fondaco Terrace Musica a Palazzo
