Venice
The Most Mysterious City in the World
It's not what most visitors think it is!
If you've ever been to Venice before, we challenge you to take this book when you revisit it again. You won't believe what you've missed.
This book will change everything!
THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU IF...
- You love history, art, and the stories behind them
- You want to put your thumb on why Venice is so vastly different from Italy
- You want to avoid the crowds but not miss anything important
- You are a deeply curious traveler who wants to go slowly, not rush
- You want to know why the foodie culture is so different than Italy and how to eat like a Venetian
This book was written for
travelers like you!
Ready to discover
the REAL VENICE?
Explore Venice with More Confidence
CUT THROUGH THE NOISE
Understand why Venice was one of the biggest power cities in Europe - for nearly 800 years! How is this possible and why didn't they teach this to us in school?
RIP-OFF PRICES
Most popular destinations have this problem. We'll show you how to identify them before you enter them, and where to go for those authentic restaurants and shops and the great prices that go with them.
VENICE HAS ITS OWN WORDS
Italian will serve you well in Venice, but local Venetian words appear in place names and everyday expressions. Learn to recognize a few of them, and the city begins to tell you more of its story.
WHY IS THE FOOD DIFFERENT IN VENICE?
Venice is a city of islands, so seafood naturally plays a starring role. The dishes you’ll find in Venice also reflect centuries of contact with other European cultures.
Spending an hour with the Author BEFORE your trip will be the BEST SPEND of your whole trip!
GET LOST WHILE UNLOCKING THE SECRETS OF THE MOST MYSTERIOUS CITY IN THE WORLD!
YOU'LL LOVE THIS BOOK!
EXPLORE THE REAL VENICE
- Over 100 sites & stories to help you to connect the dots
- Why there are no cars or vehicles with wheels of any kind in Venice
- Underground Hidden sites
- Understand what you're passing as you get lost in the mazes and secret passageways
VENICE COMES ALIVE
- Meet Titian, Tintoretto, Veronese
- Find Marco Polo, Vivaldi & Casanova
- Why are the front of Gondolas bent to the side?
- Why did the glassmakers move to Murano?
- Why are the homes on Burano so colorful?
DECODE SECRET SYMBOLS HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT
- Ancient symbology is all over the city
- Learn how they communicated over 1,000 years ago - it's all still there!
- Most visitors never notice it
- You'll laugh & cry as you learn to translate symbols everywhere you go
THE SMARTER WAY TO
EXPERIENCE VENICE
- The better way to ride a Gondola
- Learn to eat - standing up!
- What are cichetti (chi-KEH-tee) and should you eat them?
- Where & how to find the authentic Venetian restaurants
- Where to find an Aperol Spritz or wine for a fraction of tourist prices
VENICE: Keys to the City
VENICE FunBook
VENICE Oversized Stickers
VENICE: An Hour with the Author
WHY DOES VENICE SEEM SO MYSTERIOUS?
DISCOVER VENICE’S DISTINCTIVE CULTURE
Venice is Italian, of course, yet its centuries as a maritime republic gave it a character all its own. Look for Venetian words on the signs, pause over cicchetti at a bacaro, and notice how the city’s trade history shaped what you see and taste. The more you notice, the more Venice opens up to you.
GET LOST AND LOVE EVERY MINUTE OF IT!
Venice grew over centuries across islands linked by bridges and narrow calli. A short walk can bend around a canal, open into a campo, or stop at the water’s edge. You may get lost in Venice—and that can be part of the fun. Slow down, look around, and let the detour reveal something you might have missed.
WHY ARE VENICE’S ADDRESSES SO UNUSUAL?
Here’s the trick: in Venice’s historic center, house numbers run through each sestiere (district) instead of starting over on every street. So a number by itself may not help you find the door. Keep the sestiere, calle, and a nearby landmark together when you save an address. The little clues make navigating Venice feel much less like a treasure hunt—unless, of course, you enjoy a treasure hunt.
FOR DEEPLY CURIOUS TRAVELERS WHO WANT MORE
Go beyond the surface. Discover the real stories behind the Canals.
FOR TRAVELERS WHO HATE FOLLOWING CROWDS
Insider tips & local secrets lead you to the best things to notice
TRAVEL SLOWER, NOT FASTER, KEEP YOUR INDEPENDENCE
Savor the Floating City at your own pace and make every moment more meaningful.
ROOFTOP LOUNGES TO COOL OFF AND PONDER
Handpicked rooftop retreats with breathtaking views, great drinks & room to breathe.
SPINICITY: THAT POPULAR GENIUS PLANNING TOOL
Included in every book! Plan smarter, save time, and create your perfect Venice experience.