Lonely Planet Venice

-- the lowdown on places to stay, from hostel dorms to spectacular palazzi
-- eight page full-colour guide to the spectacular Grand Canal and its bridges, churches, palaces and mansions
-- extensive coverage of Venice's many festivals, from gondola regattas and Carnivale to the Venice International Film Festival
-- details of excursions to Verona, Padua, Vicenza and other historic towns
-- essential Italian language guide including extensive food glossary

The Author	p. 3
This Book	p. 5
Foreword	p. 6
Introduction	p. 9
Facts About Venice	p. 10
History	p. 10
Geography	p. 25
Climate	p. 26
Ecology and Environment	p. 26
Government and Politics	p. 30
Economy	p. 30
Population and People	p. 30
Education	p. 31
Arts	p. 31
Society and Conduct	p. 47
Religion	p. 47
Language	p. 48
Facts for the Visitor	p. 49
When to Go	p. 49
Orientation	p. 49
Maps	p. 51
Tourist Offices	p. 51
Documents	p. 52
Embassies and Consulates	p. 54
Customs	p. 56
Money	p. 56
Post and Communications	p. 60
Internet Resources	p. 65
Books	p. 66
Newspapers and Magazines	p. 68
Radio	p. 68
TV	p. 69
Video Systems	p. 69
Photography and Video	p. 69
Time	p. 70
Electricity	p. 70
Weights and Measures	p. 70
Laundry	p. 70
Toilets	p. 70
Left Luggage	p. 70
Health	p. 70
Women Travellers	p. 71
Gay and Lesbian Travellers	p. 72
Disabled Travellers	p. 72
Senior Travellers	p. 73
Venice for Children	p. 73
Libraries	p. 73
Universities	p. 73
Cultural Centres	p. 74
Dangers and Annoyances	p. 74
Legal Matters	p. 75
Business Hours	p. 76
Public Holidays and Special Events	p. 76
Doing Business	p. 78
Work	p. 79
Getting There and Away	p. 81
Air	p. 81
Bus	p. 87
Train	p. 88
Car and Motorcycle	p. 92
Bicycle	p. 94
Hitching	p. 94
Boat	p. 94
Organised Tours	p. 95
Travel Agencies	p. 95
Getting Around	p. 96
The Airports	p. 96
Public Transport	p. 97
Car and Motorcycle	p. 102
Taxi	p. 103
Bicycle and Moped	p. 104
Walking	p. 104
Organised Tours	p. 105
Things to See and Do	p. 106
Sestiere di San Marco	p. 107
Sestiere di Dorsoduro	p. 123
Sestieri di San Polo and Santa Croce (Santa Crose)	p. 131
Sestiere di Cannaregio	p. 139
Along the Grand Canal	p. 145
Sestiere di Castello	p. 154
Around the Lagoon	p. 163
Activities	p. 170
Courses	p. 170
Places to Stay	p. 172
Places to Stay--Budget	p. 173
Places to Stay--Mid-Range	p. 177
Places to Stay--Top End	p. 180
Long-Term Rentals	p. 181
Places to Eat	p. 182
Food	p. 182
Drinks	p. 186
Places to Eat--Budget	p. 188
Places to Eat--Mid-Range	p. 193
Places to Eat--Top End	p. 196
Entertainment	p. 198
Bars	p. 198
Clubs and Discos	p. 199
Music	p. 200
Cinemas	p. 201
Theatre	p. 201
Opera and Ballet	p. 201
Casino	p. 202
Football	p. 203
Shopping	p. 204
Antiques	p. 204
Art Galleries	p. 204
Art Prints and Posters	p. 204
Books	p. 205
Carnevale Masks and Costumes	p. 205
Ceramics	p. 206
Clothing and Textiles	p. 206
Crafts	p. 207
Department Stores	p. 207
Fashion	p. 207
Food and Drink	p. 207
Furniture	p. 208
Glass and Crystal	p. 208
Jewish Goods	p. 209
Lace	p. 209
Marbled Paper	p. 209
Metalwork	p. 209
Models	p. 209
Music	p. 210
Photography	p. 210
Shoes	p. 210
Silverware	p. 210
Teddy Bears	p. 210
Excursions	p. 211
Riviera del Brenta	p. 211
Treviso	p. 213
Belluno	p. 214
Bassano del Grappa	p. 214
Around Bassano del Grappa	p. 215
Padua (Padova)	p. 217
Around Padua	p. 222
Vicenza	p. 222
Around Vicenza	p. 226
Verona	p. 226
East of Venice	p. 231
Language	p. 233
Glossary	p. 240
Index	p. 251
Map Section	p. 257
Map Legend
Metric Conversion
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