Rough Guide to Venice & the Veneto

The Rough Guide to Venice & Veneto is your definitive handbook to this splendid European city. From the water-lapped palaces along the Canal Grande to the buzzing Rialto market, this guide introduces all of the regions' highlights. With more cultural background than any other guide, you'll find detailed accounts of Venice's monuments and museums, from San Marco to the far-flung islands. Practical information on Verona, Padua, Vicenza, Treviso, and a host of other Veneto towns and sights includes reviews of the best places to eat, drink and stay in every price range. The guide also takes a detailed look at the region's history, culture, events, painting and architecture and comes complete with maps and plans for every area.