Inhalt: Whether you want to explore Piazza San Marco, take a gondola ride through the canals, or kick back with an aperitivo, the local Fodor's travel experts in Venice are here to help! Fodor's Venice guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor's Venice travel guide includes: An illustrated ultimate experiences guide to the top things to see and do. Multiple itineraries to effectively organize your days and maximize your time. More than 15 detailed maps and a free pull-out-map to help you navigate confidently. Color photos throughout to spark your wanderlust! Honest recommendations from locals on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and more. Photo-filled best of features on best museums in Venice and more. Trip-planning and practical tips including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money. Historical and cultural insights providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography and more. Special features on Cruising the Grand Canal, The Basilica di San Marco, what to watch, read, and listen to before you visit, what to eat and drink, and what to buy. Local writers to help you find the under-the-radar gems. Italian language primers with useful words and essential phrases. Up-to-date coverage on: St. Mark's Square, the Grand Canal, Rialto Bridge, San Marco, Dorsoduro, Cannaregio, Castello, Murano, Burano, Torcello, the Lido, San Michele, gondola rides, Basilica di San Marco, San Polo, Santa Croce, San Giorgio Maggiore, and the Giudecca. Side trips from Venice including Verona, Vicenza, Padua, Trieste, and more.