Full Description
The Venice Lido was once one of the most fashionable and glamorous bathing resorts in Europe. Such diverse types as Diaghilev, Coco Chanel and Churchill holidayed there, Thomas Mann used it as his setting for Death in Venice, while Hitler flew in for lunch with Mussolini at the golf club. Faded elegance, comfort and style remain, all a 10 minute vaporetto ride across the lagoon to Venice itself. Set for a revival with major relaunches of some of its main hotels and events venues.
Contents
Prologue; Ah, the Lido! the Lido!; We wed thee, O Sea; Colonies and Crusades; A Spanking Gallop; The Cockney Village; A Gentleman Sauntering By; Venal Moonshine; Harder, Faster -; A Fuhrer on the Fairway; Houses of the Living; Elephants and Ecosystems; Principal sights on the Lido; Sights of interest near the Lido; Services and facilities on the Lido; Index; Maps of the Lido.
