Long established, The Rough Guide to Venice & the Veneto is the most thorough and reliable guide to the city and its surroundings. With stunning photography to inspire you, in-depth coverage to guide you and clear maps to steer you, this guide will ensure you make the most of your time in Venice, whether you want to visit the big name sights of the Basilica di San Marco and the Palazzo Ducale, escape the crowds in one of the city's off-beat districts, or take a day-trip to the magnificent city of Verona. Fascinating stories illuminate the city's history, while on-the-pulse features on everything from cruise ship controversies and flood barrier scandals to the travail's of the city's football team tell you more about the city today than any other guidebook. Insider reviews reveal the best places to eat, drink and sleep with something for every budget, whether you plan to stay in luxury near the Piazza, picnic along the Sant'Elena waterfront, or enjoy the buzzing bars in Dorsoduro.
The best Venice has to offer - in your pocket. Pocket Rough Guide Venice is your essential guide to Europe's most romantic city, with stunning photography and in-depth accounts. Whether you are staying for the weekend or enjoying a short break, our itineraries help you plan your trip, and the Best of section picks out the highlights you won't want to miss - whether that means hitting the big name sights of the Basilica di San Marco and the Palazzo Ducale, gliding along the canals in a gondala or escaping the crowds in one of the city's off-beat districts.Divided by neighbourhood for easy navigation, the Places section is written in Rough Guide's trademark honest and informative style, with reviews of the must-see sights and our pick of the places to eat, drink and sleep for every budget, from traditional tucked-away trattorias to stylish aperitivo bars, and from staying in a seventeenth-century palazzo to sleeping in a charming, family-run bed and breakfast.
The Pocket Rough Guide Florence is the essential guide to Tuscany's beautiful capital. Whether you're visiting big-hitter museums such as the Uffizi and the Accademia, bar-hopping in the Oltrarno district, or escaping the crowds in hilltop Fiesole, this thoroughly researched guide has all the expert information you'll need. The Best of Florence section picks out the city's highlights, and suggested itineraries help you plan your time. Insider reviews reveal the best places to eat, drink and sleep for all budgets, plotted on clear, easy-to-follow maps. Crammed with useful pointers - from picturesque spots for an al fresco drink to a rundown of must-see Renaissance frescoes - the Pocket Rough Guide Florence will ensure you make the most of your trip.
Long established, The Rough Guide to Venice & the Veneto is the most thorough and reliable guide to the city and its surroundings. With stunning photography to inspire you, in-depth coverage to guide you and clear maps to steer you, this guide will ensure you make the most of your time in Venice, whether you want to visit the big name sights of the Basilica di San Marco and the Palazzo Ducale, escape the crowds in one of the city's off-beat districts, or take a day-trip to the magnificent city of Verona. Fascinating stories illuminate the city's history, while on-the-pulse features on everything from cruise ship controversies and flood barrier scandals to the travail's of the city's football team tell you more about the city today than any other guidebook. Insider reviews reveal the best places to eat, drink and sleep with something for every budget, whether you plan to stay in luxury near the Piazza, picnic along the Sant'Elena waterfront, or enjoy the buzzing bars in Dorsoduro.
The best Venice has to offer - in your pocket. Pocket Rough Guide Venice is your essential guide to Europe's most romantic city, with stunning photography and in-depth accounts. Whether you are staying for the weekend or enjoying a short break, our itineraries help you plan your trip, and the Best of section picks out the highlights you won't want to miss - whether that means hitting the big name sights of the Basilica di San Marco and the Palazzo Ducale, gliding along the canals in a gondala or escaping the crowds in one of the city's off-beat districts.Divided by neighbourhood for easy navigation, the Places section is written in Rough Guide's trademark honest and informative style, with reviews of the must-see sights and our pick of the places to eat, drink and sleep for every budget, from traditional tucked-away trattorias to stylish aperitivo bars, and from staying in a seventeenth-century palazzo to sleeping in a charming, family-run bed and breakfast.
The Pocket Rough Guide Florence is the essential guide to Tuscany's beautiful capital. Whether you're visiting big-hitter museums such as the Uffizi and the Accademia, bar-hopping in the Oltrarno district, or escaping the crowds in hilltop Fiesole, this thoroughly researched guide has all the expert information you'll need. The Best of Florence section picks out the city's highlights, and suggested itineraries help you plan your time.Crammed with useful pointers - from picturesque spots for an al fresco drink to a rundown of must-see Renaissance frescoes - the Pocket Rough Guide Florence will ensure you make the most of your trip.
The Rough Guide to Florence & the Best of Tuscany is the essential companion to discovering the romantic Italian city and its breath-taking surrounds. The full-colour introduction highlights the renaissance architecture that dominates the streets of Florence, as well as the dramatic and varied scenery of the best pockets of Tuscany. There are full accounts of all the major tourist sites, including Michelangelo's statue of David the charming Ponte Vecchio and Tuscany's world-renowned wine regions, as well as thorough explorations of those hidden gems, from small hillside villages and Florence's dynamic drinking scene. There are special features on Florence as the capital of Italy and Tuscan Food & Drink, not to mention countless recommendations for Michelen-starred restaurants, humble pizzerias, bars and cafes and hotels for every region and budget. The guide has all the practical information you need to get there, travel around with ease and ensure you don't miss the unmissable.Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Florence & the Best of Tuscany.
The new, full-colour Rough Guide to Tuscany and Umbria is the ultimate travel guide to some of Europe's most popular tourist destinations. Covering the region more comprehensively than any other guide, it's packed with up-to-date and expert information on all the attractions, from the great museums of Florence and Siena to the tiny rural hill-towns, as well as guiding you to the best of the beaches, forests, mountains and vineyard-clad hills. It also it gives you the lowdown on the best hotels and restaurants for all budgets, and illuminates the sights with background information on history, folklore, art, architecture and festivals. Dozens of photographs and easy-to-use colour maps complete a guide that has long been established as the best you can buy. Make the most of your time on Earth(TM) with The Rough Guide to Tuscany and Umbria.
The new, full-colour Rough Guide to Tuscany and Umbria is the ultimate travel guide to some of Europe's most popular tourist destinations. Covering the region more comprehensively than any other guide, it's packed with up-to-date and expert information on all the attractions, from the great museums of Florence and Siena to the tiny rural hill-towns, as well as guiding you to the best of the beaches, forests, mountains and vineyard-clad hills. It also it gives you the lowdown on the best hotels and restaurants for all budgets, and illuminates the sights with background information on history, folklore, art, architecture and festivals. Dozens of photographs and easy-to-use colour maps complete a guide that has long been established as the best you can buy. Make the most of your time on Earth(TM) with The Rough Guide to Tuscany and Umbria.
