Soul of Venice : A Guide to 30 Exceptional Experiences

The Venetian trattoria of your dreams, a restaurant at the end of the world, rent a floor of a sublime Renaissance palazzo on the Grand Canal, marvel at the interior of Saint Mark's Basilica after hours, sleep beneath a Tiepolo fresco, learn where to find the best gelato in Venice, pick up a pair of those famous gondolier slippers, and eat the best panini, get the Clock Tower on Saint Mark's Square all to yourself for an ultra-chic aperitivo hour, and rent a traditional boat without a license so you can cruise along the canals like a native...30 exceptional experiences in Venice that, among other things, will let you to escape the hoards of tourists ravaging La Serenissima. The "Soul of..." collection is a new approach to the art of traveling that's all about vagabonding around town, chance encounters, and unforgettable experiences. Guides for those who want to unlock the hidden doors of a city, feel out its heartbeat, plumb every last nook and cranny to uncover its soul.Each guide in the "Soul of..." collection includes:- The 30 best experiences a city has to offer- Interviews with those who give the city its spirit- Original illustrations that capture the city's soul