The guide that shows you what other travel books only tell you! Like an impressionistic painting brought to life DK's Eyewitness Travel Guide: Venice & the Veneto captures this quintessential Italian city in all its glory. Showcasing the architecture, museums, palazzi, canals, and churches in more than 800 striking full-color photographs this "new breed of guidebook" (Travel & Leisure) covers Venice's main sightseeing areas. Marvel at the beauty of Grand Canal, trace the history of the Basilica San Marco, view the largest collection of Venetian art at the Accademia, and explore the lush countryside of the Veneto Plain. Highlighting the construction of Venice, the city's history, regional cuisines, and the traditions of the gondoliers - this is the only guide you'll need for this ultimate vacation destination.
