Detailed and timely information on accommodations, restaurants, and local attractions highlight these updated travel guides, which feature all-new covers, a two-color interior design, symbols to indicate budget options, must-see ratings, multi-day itineraries, Smart Travel Tips, helpful bulleted maps, tips on transportation, guidelines for shopping excursions, and other valuable features. Original.

Whether you want to explore Piazza San Marco, take a gondola ride through the canals, or kick back with an aperitivo, the local Fodor's travel experts in Venice are here to help! Fodor's Venice guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor's Venice travel guide includes: AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time MORE THAN 15 DETAILED MAPS and a FREE PULL-OUT MAP to help you navigate confidently COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust! HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and more PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “Best Museums in Venice” and more TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography and more SPECIAL FEATURES on “Cruising the Grand Canal,” “The Basilica di San Marco,” “What to Watch, Read, and Listen to Before You Visit,” “What to Eat and Drink,” and “What to Buy” LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems Italian LANGUAGE PRIMERS with useful words and essential phrases UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: St. Mark's Square, the Grand Canal, Rialto Bridge, San Marco, Dorsoduro, Cannaregio, Castello, Murano, Burano, Torcello, the Lido, San Michele, gondola rides, Basilica di San Marco, San Polo, Santa Croce, San Giorgio Maggiore, and the Giudecca. Side trips from Venice including Verona, Vicenza, Padua, Trieste, and more. Planning on visiting more places in Italy? Check out Fodor's Essential Italy, Fodor's Best of Italy, Fodor's Florence & Tuscany, Fodor's Rome, or Fodor's The Amalfi Coast, Capri & Naples. *Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!

Presents information on travel, restaurants, accommodations, sightseeing, and shopping for Italy-bound tourists

Presents information on travel, restaurants, accommodations, sightseeing, and shopping for Italy-bound tourists

Unforgettable artwork, heavenly villages, island paradises, dream cities...there are so many reasons to visit Italy that deciding where to go and what to do can be a bit overwhelming. Fodor's Essential Italy takes the guesswork out of choosing the perfect Italian experiences by compiling the top choices chosen by Fodor’s army of Italy-based writers. Expanded Coverage: A major benefit of the long-running print best-seller, Fodor’s Italy, was a bequest to Fodor’s Essential Italy from its cornucopia of restaurant, hotel, nightlife, shops, and attractions reviews, all curated and newly honed to spice up this Essential ebook edition. Discerning Recommendations: Fodor’s Essential Italy offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their time. Fodor’s Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife. “Word of Mouth” quotes from fellow travelers provide valuable insights. TripAdvisor Reviews: Our experts’ hotel selections are reinforced by the latest customer feedback from TripAdvisor. Travelers can book their Italy stay with confidence, as only the best properties make the cut.

A travel guide to Italy that provides maps, itineraries, expert tips, and ratings of the country's best attractions, restaurants, hotels, landmarks, and activities.

From ancient Rome to Venice's Grand Canal, this Fodor's full-color guide paints an unforgettable picture of Italy with vibrant maps, vividly illustrated features, and stunning color photos.