Moon Venice & Beyond: Day Trips, Local Spots, Strategies to Avoid Crowds

Cohen, Alexei J.

ISBN 10: 1640490698 / ISBN 13: 9781640490697

Published by Avalon Travel Pub, 2019

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pck fol pa edition. 303 pages. 7.50x4.50x0.60 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Moon Venice & Beyond: Day Trips, Local Spots, Strategies to Avoid Crowds
• Publisher: Avalon Travel Pub
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1640490698
• ISBN 13: 9781640490697
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.32 kilograms

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Synopsis

From Venetian Renaissance art to corner trattorias, dig into the city known as La Serrenissima ("Her Most Serene") with Moon Venice & Beyond.

• Explore In and Around the City: Get to know Venice's most interesting neighborhoods, like San Marco, Cannaregio, and Castello, and nearby areas, including Padua, Vicenza, Verona, the Dolomites, and more
• Go at Your Own Pace: Choose from tons of itinerary options designed for foodies, history buffs, art lovers, and more
• See the Sights: Gaze at the golden mosaics lining the ceiling of St. Mark's Basilica, step inside the grand Doge's Palace, walk across the Rialto Bridge, and take a gondola ride through the city's winding canals
• Get Outside the City: Linger in the colorful fishing village of Burano or the romantic city of Verona, and marvel at the Giotto frescoes in Padua
• Savor the Flavors: Sample traditional seafood dishes, unbeatable sweet treats, and classic cicchetti (a delicious assortment of finger foods)
• Experience the Nightlife: Relax at a canal-side bar, chat with locals as the wine decants at a rustic enoteca, and sip locally-produced Prosecco
• Get to Know the Real Venice: Follow local suggestions from Italian transplant Alexei Cohen
• Full-Color Photos and Detailed Maps
  
• Handy Tools: Background information on Venetian history and culture, plus tips on ethical travel, what to pack, where to stay, and how to get around

Day trip itineraries, favorite local spots, and strategies to skip the crowds: Take your time with Moon Venice & Beyond.



Exploring more of Italy? Check out Moon Florence & Beyond or Moon Milan & the Italian Lakes.

About the Author

Alexei J. Cohen was born in New York City and learned the joy of travel at an early age. He got his first passport at 6 months old and spent childhood holidays exploring rural France. He fell in love with Italy by chance, and married an Italian after graduating from Carnegie Mellon University. Today he lives on the outskirts of Rome with his wife and two children, where he writes about Italy and shares his passion with travelers.

You can follow him on Twitter (@alexeicohen), or meet him in person at monthly gatherings in Rome to talk about all things Italy and swap experiences with fellow Italophiles.