Venice

Jostling gondolas on the moonlit canal, spellbinding art in Byzantine basilicas, captivating islands adrift on the lagoon �your first glimpse of Venice will take your breath away. Unmask the city’s secrets with this discerning guide.Unravel The Maze �full-color maps and detailed walking tours guide you through the labyrinth of alleyways and bridges.Float Away �discover hidden Venice with our insider tips for escaping the crowds.Stay In Style �from modest pensione to sophisticated mansions, our hand-picked accommodation listings won’t let you down.Dine Like A Doge �opinionated restaurant reviews track down authentic Venetian cuisine as well as the city’s best gelato.Into The Veneto �go further with excursions to Verona, Padua, Vicenza, Treviso and beyond.Who We Are At Lonely Planet, we see our job as inspiring and enabling travelers to connect with the world for their own benefit and for the benefit of the world at large. What We DoWe offer travelers the world’s richest travel advice, informed by the collective wisdom of over 350 Lonely Planet authors living in 37 countries and fluent in 70 languages. We are relentless in finding the special, the unique and the different for travellers wherever they are.When we update our guidebooks, we check every listing, in person, every time. We always offer the trusted filter for those who are curious, open minded and independent. We challenge our growing community of travelers; leading debate and discussion about travel and the world. We tell it like it is without fear or favor in service of the travelers; not clouded by any othermotive. What We BelieveWe believe that travel leads to a deeper cultural understanding and compassion and therefore a better world.