Rick Steves Venice

<p><b>Glide along the canals and meander down the cobblestone alleys as you soak up the art, history, and culture of Venice with Rick by your side. Inside <i>Rick Steves Venice</i> you''ll find:</b><br><br><b>- Fully updated, comprehensive coverage </b>for spending <b>a week or more</b> exploring Venice<br>- <b>Rick''s strategic advice</b> on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites<br>- <b>Top sights and hidden gems, </b>from St. Mark''s Basilica and the Rialto Bridge to the charming city of Padua<br>- <b>How to connect with local culture: </b>Say "buongiorno" to the fish mongers at the morning market, snack on chicchetti at a local wine bar, and people-watch on a sunny piazza<br>- <b>Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps</b> with Rick''s candid, humorous insight<br>- <b>The best places to eat, sleep, and relax </b>with a scoop of gelato<br>- <b>Self-guided walking tours</b> of lively neighborhoods and museums, plus a Grand Canal Cruise tour<br>- <b>Detailed neighborhood map</b>s and <b>a fold-out city map</b> for exploring on the go<br>- <b>Over 400 bible-thin pages</b> include everything worth seeing without weighing you down<br><br><b>Complete, up-to-date information</b> on the San Marco District, Santa Croce, Cannaregio, and more, with side trips to Padua, Vicenza, Verona, and Ravenna.<br><br> <b>Make the most of every day and every dollar with <i>Rick Steves Venice</i>.</b><br><br>Spending less than a week in the city? Check out <i>Rick Steves Pocket Venice</i>!</p>