Magical Venice: The Hedonist's Guide

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La Serenissima" (die Durchlauchtigste) ist ein wahres Kleinod – mit Betonung auf der ersten Silbe – und man könnte schnell meinen, wohlvertraut mit der winzigen Lagunenstadt zu sein. Elegantly organized, Magical Venice is woven with golden highlights and surprises: fascinating facts, horizon-expanding insights, fun diversions and detailed maps of the lagoon system and notable neighborhoods. Every fascinating detail of Venice is revealed, from the splendor of its palaces, the beauty of its piazzettas, the romanticism of its bridges and canals, the delights of its gastronomy, the charm of its sestierithe districts that make up the city of the Dogesand the wealth of its museums and its arts and crafts. With over 6 million of the world’s best eBooks to choose from, Kobo offers you a whole world of reading. Whether you prefer a more traditional visit or want to chart your own unique course, this user-friendly reference and coffee table book includes everything you need--and more: Discover the spirit of Venice as seen through the eyes of Philippe Starck Visit Carlo Scarpa's Olivetti showroom, Piazza San Marco Taste cicchetti in the city's bacari Drink a bellini at Harry's Bar Admire the gems of modern art in the baroque palace of Ca 'Pesaro Visit the latest contemporary constructions on the island of La Giudecca Learn about the phenomenon of aqua alta Take a walk in the hidden gardens of Venice Magical Venice offers inspiration and insight for armchair travelers and dreamers alike.

Tournebize leads you through an amazing maze past art museums, luxury hotels, the Rialto Market — on an itinerary that serves up diverse sites. From the pale pink of dawn to the deep orange of sunset, the lagoon is the single constant in Venice. By bidding on, or purchasing this item, you are agreeing to us sharing your name and address details with that 3rd party supplier to allow us to fulfil our contractual obligations to you. The lagoon has always been Venice’s primary space: its first condition that must be faced before entering the city. Combining essential insider details, cultural information, must-see attractions, and detailed maps with glorious custom photography, Magical Venice is the ultimate handbook for modern nomads, including both savvy travelers and novice tourists.

Designed for twenty-first century globetrotters, Magical Venice features stylish graphics and an elegant visual design, as well as a breakdown of must-visit places, thematic double-page photographic spreads to help you discover and understand the city, and walking routes to explore each district away from the crowds. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item.

Discover the spirit of Venice as seen through the eyes of Philippe StarckVisit Carlo Scarpa's Olivetti showroom, Piazza San MarcoTaste cicchetti in the city’s bacariDrink a bellini at Harry’s BarAdmire the gems of modern art in the baroque palace of Ca ’PesaroVisit the latest contemporary constructions on the island of La GiudeccaLearn about the phenomenon of aqua altaTake a walk in the hidden gardens of VeniceMagical Venice offers inspiration and insight for armchair travelers and dreamers alike. Calendar arrived safely in plastic-free packaging - which I've not seen before with a calendar, so kudos for that. Ich hatte mich auf eine angenehme Armchair-Travel-Lektüre gefreut und wurde von den klugen Begleittexten angenehm überrascht.Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH). Engagingly written by Lucie Tournebize with gorgeous photography by Guillaume Dutreix, the 256-page hardcover (published this month by Harper Design, an imprint of HarperCollins) is a stylish travelogue in a league of its own. The awesome craftsmanship of Venetians: fabric-makers of velvets, damasks, brocades and silks; the heady allure of its artisanal mask-makers; the boat-builders, as well as the navigational expertise of the gondoliers.

Instead of continuous land, the jigsaw puzzle whole of Venice is built on 118 little islands linked in a lagoon in the Adriatic Sea.Two years later, Harry was back in Venice and reimbursed Cipriani four times the amount he gave him. En ik weet niet of ik ooit nog in Venetië kom, ik heb het geluk gehad om in 2019 voor mijn huwelijksreis er heen te gaan (na al jaren en jaren van dromen).

The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. Alba Amato is een jong weesmeisje dat werk vindt als serveerster bij Gli Scalini, een authentieke koffiebar in de wijk Castello. Books are released in many editions and variations, such as standard edition, re-issue, not for sale, promotional, special edition, limited edition, and many other editions and versions.Language: English Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Country of origin: United States Dimensions (mm): 263x203x31mm Weight: 1. Beautiful book full of pictures and lots of detailed information about the parts of Venice you will probably see and know little about. Sämtliche Erwartungen wurden sogar noch übertroffen, daher klare Empfehlung für alle mit einem Faible für das Schöne, Besondere, Venezianische. Go beyond the ordinary with this remarkable travelogue and guidebook filled with spectacular color photography that showcases Venice’s magical beauty and hidden gems, from the Piazzo San Marco to the island of Giudecca, the banks of the Grand Canal to the Arsenal district—the second entry in the Hedonist’s Guide travel series. His photographs are published widely in magazines and his work is exhibited in France, Belgium, Spain and Switzerland.