Author: Matteo VariaPublisher:
ISBN: 9788880682868
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
3 Day Guide to Venice
Author: 3. Day 3 Day City GuidesPublisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781505432978
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
See. Eat. Sleep. Enjoy. A 72-Hour Guide to Venice, Italy.City breaks are perfect for those long weekends away. You go to a city and you've got only a short amount of time to see the sights, there's no time to get distracted. But what if you don't know exactly what to do and see? Which places to eat at? When the best time is to visit? Lauded as the most unique city in the world, Venice is a destination not to be missed by any avid traveler. A city of canals, this Italian metropolis is a wonder of engineering and one of the most romantic cities in Europe. Whether you want to have a weekend for two away from the hustle and bustle of regular city life or marvel at the splendor of the truly unique Venetian architecture you can; all with the help of this handy travel guide. Immortalized in literature, art and photography this World Heritage Site is a city break you will never forget.Inside 3 Day Guide to Venice: A 72-hour definitive guide on what to see, eat and enjoy in Venice, Italy: History - In this Venice guide, we've put together a historic overview of Venice and Italy, exploring the city's very first incarnation as a simple fishing village to the 18th century Venetian hey-day as a center of commerce along with everything in between so you can understand the wealth and power of this floating city. Climate - Being comfortable and enjoying yourself often links to the weather when you go. Our brief guide to the usual climate of Italy and the unique micro-climate of Venice can help you decide how to see the city, whether in sultry summer or cool autumn. City Overview - With a history so rich and varied, the romance and culture all packed into this small collection of islands and canals, it's easy to get overwhelmed. This guide provides information about all the favorite tourist spots and those that are lesser known, with it you'll learn all there is to know about places to go in the city that you might not have even imagined were there. Transport - However you want to travel the city; by foot, speedboat or the traditional gondola through the canals, this guide gives you all the tips and tricks to help you explore the uniqueness of Venice as if you were born Venetian. Sight-seeing - This trip planner helps you to make the most of your visit and turn your holiday into the trip of a life time this guide is full of attractions to suit any type of adventurer, including; architecture, museums, nightclubs, palaces, castles, palazzos, piazzas, music and culture. 3 Day Itinerary - For those of you who aren't sure exactly what to you want to see but want to explore Venice to the full there's a handy itinerary all drawn up for you. Just pick and choose which parts you want to use and your trip of a lifetime is set. Best Places for Any Budget - Perfect for discount travel with comprehensive lists and reviews of the best places to eat, sleep and enjoy a night out all arranged by budget levels you're bound to find something for you no matter what your budget it. Grab your copy of 3 Day Guide to Venice: A 72-hour definitive guide on what to see, eat and enjoy in Venice, Italy to help you turn a weekend away into the trip of a lifetime.
Author: Venice
Author: Heather ReyesPublisher: Oxygen Books
ISBN: 0955970083
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Brings together over sixty of the very best writers on Venice, whose novels, memoirs, journalism, blogs, diaries and letters wonderfully evoke the past and present of La Serenissima as never before.
Travel as a Political Act
Author: Rick StevesPublisher: Rick Steves
ISBN: 1641710470
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 581
Book Description
Change the world one trip at a time. In this illuminating collection of stories and lessons from the road, acclaimed travel writer Rick Steves shares a powerful message that resonates now more than ever. With the world facing divisive and often frightening events, from Trump, Brexit, and Erdogan, to climate change, nativism, and populism, there's never been a more important time to travel. Rick believes the risks of travel are widely exaggerated, and that fear is for people who don't get out much. After years of living out of a suitcase, he still marvels at how different cultures find different truths to be self-evident. By sharing his experiences from Europe, Central America, Asia, and the Middle East, Rick shows how we can learn more about own country by viewing it from afar. With gripping stories from Rick's decades of exploration, this fully revised edition of Travel as a Political Act is an antidote to the current climate of xenophobia. When we travel thoughtfully, we bring back the most beautiful souvenir of all: a broader perspective on the world that we all call home. All royalties from the sale of Travel as a Political Act are donated to support the work of Bread for the World, a non-partisan organization working to end hunger at home and abroad.
Venice
Author: Jan MorrisPublisher:
ISBN: 9780571168972
Category : Venice (Italy)
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Often hailed as one of the best travel books ever written, Venice is neither a guide nor a history book, but a beautifully written immersion in Venetian life and character, set against the background of the city's past. Analysing the particular temperament of Venetians, as well as its waterways, its architecture, its bridges, its tourists, its curiosities, its smells, sounds, lights and colours, there is scarcely a corner of Venice that Jan Morris has not investigated and brought vividly to life. Jan Morris first visited the city of Venice as young James Morris, during World War II. As she writes in the introduction, 'it is Venice seen through a particular pair of eyes at a particular moment - young eyes at that, responsive above all to the stimuli of youth.' Venice is an impassioned work on this magnificent but often maddening city. Jan Morris's collection of travel writing and reportage spans over five decades and includes such titles as Sydney, Coronation Everest, Hong Kong, Spain and Manhattan '45. Since its first publication, Venice has appeared in many editions, won the W.H. Heinemann award and become an international bestseller. 'The best book about Venice ever written' Sunday Times 'No sensible visitor should visit the place without it . . . Venice stands alone as the essential introduction, and as a work of literature in its own right.' Observer
City of Fortune
Author: Roger CrowleyPublisher: Random House
ISBN: 0679644261
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 536
Book Description
“The rise and fall of Venice’s empire is an irresistible story and [Roger] Crowley, with his rousing descriptive gifts and scholarly attention to detail, is its perfect chronicler.”—The Financial Times The New York Times bestselling author of Empires of the Sea charts Venice’s astounding five-hundred-year voyage to the pinnacle of power in an epic story that stands unrivaled for drama, intrigue, and sheer opulent majesty. City of Fortune traces the full arc of the Venetian imperial saga, from the ill-fated Fourth Crusade, which culminates in the sacking of Constantinople in 1204, to the Ottoman-Venetian War of 1499–1503, which sees the Ottoman Turks supplant the Venetians as the preeminent naval power in the Mediterranean. In between are three centuries of Venetian maritime dominance, during which a tiny city of “lagoon dwellers” grow into the richest place on earth. Drawing on firsthand accounts of pitched sea battles, skillful negotiations, and diplomatic maneuvers, Crowley paints a vivid picture of this avaricious, enterprising people and the bountiful lands that came under their dominion. From the opening of the spice routes to the clash between Christianity and Islam, Venice played a leading role in the defining conflicts of its time—the reverberations of which are still being felt today. “[Crowley] writes with a racy briskness that lifts sea battles and sieges off the page.”—The New York Times “Crowley chronicles the peak of Venice’s past glory with Wordsworthian sympathy, supplemented by impressive learning and infectious enthusiasm.”—The Wall Street Journal
Author: Carole LazarusIl Bel Centro
Author: Michelle DamianiPublisher: Rialto Press
ISBN: 8835880866
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 514
Book Description
A witty and warm-hearted memoir of abandoning fast-paced American days in favor of discovering the Italian secrets of food, community, and life. Moving across the globe meant Michelle Damiani soon found herself untangling Italian customs, delighting in glorious regional cuisine (recipes included), and creating lasting friendships. From grandmothers eager to teach the ancient art of pasta making, to bakers tossing bread into fiery ovens with a song, to butchers extolling the benefits of pork fat, Il Bel Centro is rich with captivating characters and cultural insights. Throw in clinking glasses of Umbrian red with the local communists and a village all-nighter decorating the cobblestone streets with flower petals; as well as embarrassing language minefields and a serious summons to the mayor’s office, and you have all the ingredients for a spellbinding travel tale. Exquisitely observed, Il Bel Centro is an intimate celebration of small town Italy, as well as a thoughtful look at raising a family in a new culture and a fascinating story of finding a home. Ultimately though, this is a story about how travel can change you when you’re ready to let it. With laugh-out-loud situations and wanderlust-inspiring storytelling, Il Bel Centro is a joyous and life-affirming read that will have readers rushing to renew their passports. “This is one of the most beautiful book I’ve ever read.” “I absolutely couldn’t get enough of this book.” “This book made me want to pack my bags.” “I loved, loved this book. Fabulously written, engaging, and entertaining.” “A magical read.”
Venice
Author: Jan MorrisPublisher:
ISBN: 9780571180677
Category : Italy
Languages : en
Pages : 325
Book Description
An evocation of Venice which uses vivid prose, humour and irony to present a personal portrait of an eccentric city. The Sunday Times calls it "'one of the most diverse and diverting books ever written about Venice... A taut and personal report, wholly absorbing, quickened by vivid prose and astringent humour." Divided into three sections which explore the Venetian people, the city itself and the lagoon on which it stands, Jan Morris's Venice enriches any visit to that great city - be it in person, or simply in the mind.
