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Lonely Planet Venice & the Veneto is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Watch a Murano glass-blower practice his craft, stroll past stalls of tiny octopus and giant oysters at Rialto Market, or take a moonlit gondola ride past ancient palaces; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Venice and the Veneto and begin your journey now!

InsideLonely Planet Venice & the Veneto Travel Guide:

• Full-colourmaps and images throughout


• Highlightsand itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests


• Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots


• Essential infoat your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices


• Honest reviews for all budgets- eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss


• Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - including customs, history, art, literature, cinema, music, architecture, cuisine, wine, and more


• Free, convenient pull-outVenice map (included in print version), plus over 29 colour neighbourhood maps


• Covers Sestiere di San Marco, Sestiere di Dorsoduro, Sestieri de San Polo and Santa Croce, Sestiere di Cannaregio, Sestiere di Castello, Giudecca, Lido, Murano, Burano, and more

The Perfect Choice:Lonely Planet Venice & the Veneto, our most comprehensive guide to Venice, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled.

• Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out ourLonely Planet Italyguide for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer, orLonely Planet Discover Italy,a photo-rich guide to the country's most popular attractions.

Authors:Written and researched by Lonely Planet.

About Lonely Planet:Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves.