VENICE (LONELY PLANET) (2ND ED.)

Drift along in a gondola, marvel at mosaics or dance the night away at a masked ball — however you want to spend your time in Venice, this indispensable guide revels the best of Italy's most magical city.

• 16-page full-colour map section
• the lagoon city from the water – detailed colour guide to the sights along the Grand Canal
• accommodation to suit every style and budget, from coastal camp sites to canalside palaces
• explore the city's top attractions and secret retreats with six walking routes around the sestieri
• excursions into the Veneto include Padua and Verona