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The Rough Guide to Venice and the Veneto is the definitive handbook to Europe''s most beautiful city and its hinterland. The guide includes detailed accounts of all Venice''s monuments and museums, from San Marco to the far-flung islands. There is vivid background on the city''s history and culture, with the lowdown on the Biennale, Carnevale and other special events. For every area, there are comprehensive reviews of restaurants, bars and accommodation in every price range. Finally, there is detailed coverage of Verona, Padua, Vicenza, Treviso and a host of other Veneto towns and sights.
Margaret Plant presents a wide-ranging cultural history of the city from the fall of the Republic in 1797, until 1997, showing how it has changed and adapted and how perceptions of it have shaped its reality.
Den amerikanske kunstner John Singer Sargents (1856-1925) skildringer af Venedig.
It is universally recognised that Venice and its lagoon are of such value that they constitute an international public good that must be preserved for humanity as a whole. But such an ambitious task requires a diversified, sustainable set of economic activities, mostly focused on the production of services and non-material goods. This complex issue is analyzed using different approaches, with a discussion of the case of Venice as an example of some of the most relevant problems concerning the relation between the environment and development in the contemporary world: the trade-off between preserving an ecosystem and considering it as an economic resource; the evolution of different urban gro...
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This student friendly book draws together text, context, criticism and performance history to provide an integrated view of one of the most dazzling works of the early modern theatre.
An unbeatable, pocket-sized guide to Venice, includes insider tips and ideas, colour maps, top 10 lists - all designed to help you see the very best of Venice. Take a Venice walking tour, see remarkable works of art at the Accademia Galleries, ride in a gondola down the Grand Canal, or marvel at the splendour of the Doge's Palace and Piazza San Marco. From Top 10 Venice palaces to Top 10 things to do for free - discover the best of Venice with this easy-to-use travel guide. Inside Top 10 Venice: - Ten easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week - Top 10 lists showcase the best Venice attractions, covering The Rialto bridge, Basilica San Marco, Santa Maria Glorios...
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