Cadogan Venice

Venice is Europe's dream city of the imagination, cocooned far away in its magical lagoon. Streets of water lap against an urban fabric built to delight, filled with the color drenched masterpieces of Bellini, Titian and Tiepolo. And when your drunken senses can take no more, the worldly playground of the Lido and the Palladian villas of the terra firma are only a short hop away. Our expert authors and local researchers give the lowdown on the city, from splendid palazzi and glorious churches to silent canals and tucked-away boatyards. 74 hotels and 116 restaurants, plus wine bars, clubs, late-night ice-cream parlors, classical concerts, opera, dance and theater are all personally reviewed. Also included are 17 detailed maps, plus 14 pages of full color maps with grid-references to help you find every sight and recommendation in the guide. There is also a guided tour that takes you palace-spotting along the whole wide sweep of the Grand Canal.Facaros, Dana is the author of 'Cadogan Venice' with ISBN 9781860118227 and ISBN 1860118224.