Ebook: Time Out Venice: Verona, Treviso, and the Veneto

Venice conjures images of gondolas drifting along misty canals and pigeon-feeding visitors dwarfed by the splendor of St. Mark's. For tourists seeking these typical Venetian icons, this magical city will never disappoint. But for a more rounded experience, the longtime residents and experts who have contributed to Time Out Venice take readers down backstreets and into campi and calli where few tourists tread: to hidden churches with hidden artworks; to architectural and sculptural gems in concealed courtyards; and to districts where the everyday life of Venice goes on in time-honored, washing-;Cover; Contents; Introduction; Welcome to Venice; Venice in Brief; Venice in 48 Hours; Main Chapter; DAY 1: THE ART AND CULTURE AT VENICE'S HEART; DAY 2: INTO THE LABYRINTH FOR LESSER-KNOWN GEMS; Venice by Area; Venice Basics; In Context; History; Main Chapter; Profile: Veronica Franco; Feature: Machinery of State; Feature: Population Implosion; Venice Today; Main Chapter; Feature: 40xVenezia; Venetian Painting; Main Chapter; Feature: Deadly Rivals; Architecture; Main Chapter; Feature: Mud Houses; Feature: Path of Light; The Biennale; Sights; The Grand Canal; Main Chapter.