Lonely Planet Venice Encounter

What Will Your Venice Encounter Be?

Admiring the city's brush-clutching rebels, Tintoretto and Titian
Whispering with the opera critics in the balconies at Teatro La Fenice
'thinking with the senses' at the acclaimed Biennale and Pinault's Palazzo Grassi
Getting acquainted with a daily menu of soft-shell crabs and Bassano asparagus
Concocting your own Da Vinci code from sinister Ducal Palace intrigues
Cruising the lagoon and island-hopping in a bragosso (Venetian barge)

Discover Twice the City in Half the Time

Full-color pull-out map and detailed neighborhood maps for easy navigation
Art historian and culture critic Alison Bing recommends the very best sights, restaurants, shops and entertainment
Unique itineraries and highlights help you get a backstage view of one of the most visited cities in the world
Local musicians and artists reveal Venice's startling innovative streak