Venice Marco Polo Handbook Paperback - 2015

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For advice you can trust, look no further than Marco Polo. The Venice Marco Polo Handbook offers expert advice and is aimed at travellers looking for in-depth coverage of a destination - from detailed cultural information to Insider Tips - in an easy to use format. Whatever your mood or interests, Marco Polo Handbooks are the perfect travel companion. Inside the Venice Marco Polo Travel Handbook: Venice, the Queen of the Adriatic: Let Marco Polo accompany you through the labyrinth of "the world's most beautiful drawing room", past secret gardens, baroque palaces, romantic canals, ancient churches and a vibrant nightlife. Discover & Understand: Our innovative infographics condense large amounts of data into a format which is easy to understand. In the mood for: Fun suggestions help you to experience the variety of Venice - whatever your personal preferences and interests. Unique 3D images provide a vivid insight into St Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace. Tours: Discover Venice on foot - exciting city walks and a boat trip into the lagoon lead from St Mark's Square to the main attractions of Venice, covering the folkloric, the commonplace, the culinary and the curious. All suggested tours are plotted on detailed maps and combine the best and most interesting places to see, with tips for exciting stops along the way. Experience & Enjoy: All the things which make a trip unforgettable: from eating and drinking, shopping, sightseeing, museums & galleries, staying the night, travelling with children, festivals and going out in the evening. What are the city's best dishes and where can you sample them? What is there to do with children? Answers to these and many other questions can be found in this chapter. In depth knowledge: Knowledge is king and Marco Polo Handbooks are packed full of information to help you get the best out of your trip. Insider Tips and special Marco Polo insights reveal hidden gems and well-kept secrets, for example - how to get a glimpse of the dark side of the city, how to enjoy the "dolce vita" of the Renaissance inexpensively, where they cook using traditional recipes and where you can find the best ice cream. Large pull-out map: Includes a separate pull-out map handily placed in a high quality plastic wallet at the back of the book, which can also be used as a storage pocket.

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