"Time Out's Shortlist pocket guide selects the very best that Venice has to offer. Our expert local authors introduce Venice's past and present with their trademark appreciation of contemporary culture and in-depth coverage of the city's architectural and artistic treasures. The guide provides insight into the most compelling attractions and listings that are bang up to date with cafes, restaurants, shops and the pick of venues to visit after dark. The book's easy to use format, suggested itineraries, selected listings, coverage of main sights and detailed mapping make it the perfect pocket-sized companion for a visit to the city. Key features -Organised in convenient area sections, colour coded with fully marked maps and reviews of sights, restaurants, bars and more -Written by an unrivalled network of local experts to give visitors a fantastic experience -Extensive events calendar showing what's on when -Our selection of hand-picked restaurants, cafes and bars that have been visited and reviewed anonymously by critics who pay their own way -Itineraries for perfect days out taking in a wide range of attractions, helping visitors experience the brilliant city vibe."--