500 Hidden Secrets of Venice

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\"If you really want to get under the skin of a city, the 500 Hidden Secrets series, which covers a number of cities from Havana to Ghent, all written by people who know the cities inside out, is ideal. It's an innovative and refreshing take on the traditional travel guide.\" - The Independent

?The perfect book for those who wish to discover the locals' favourite spots in Venice, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. Avoiding the usual tourist haunts, this affectionate guide provides a fresh perspective on the must-visit spots and introduces you to Venice's best-kept secrets, such as 5 restaurants that most tourists will never find, 5 cosy markets in the open air, the 5 most beautiful buildings by architect Carlo Scarpa, 5 convents where you can spend the night, the 5 nicest bookshops for kids and much more.

AUTHOR:
Author and local architect Anna Sardi knows Venice like the back of her hand and is always on the lookout to find out about cultural events, from expositions connected to the biennale to concerts and films in pop-up venues. Anna is also a travel writer who loves to explore the world. The photographer Corrado Piccoli has been capturing Venice's beauty from behind his camera lens for several years already, but has known the city all his life.

SELLING POINTS:
• A practical guide to discovering Venice's finest places, buildings, restaurant, shops, museums, neighbourhoods, parks, hotels and cafes
• Revised and updated edition

90 colour illustrations

ISBN: 9789460583209
Author: SARDI, ANNA
Format: Paperback
Publication date: 01/11/2022
RRP: $39.99
Pages: 272
Dimension: 180mm X 120mm
Imprint: Luster Publishing