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24) Italy
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Depicts the daily activities and special events of Venice, Italy.
25) The Grand Canal
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Nathan Lane bypasses the usual tourist spots along Venice's Grand Canal and uncovers some lesser-known destinations. He takes the obligatory gondola ride, but visits the woodworking studio where Forcola are made, gets to see how aristocrats life in a private palazzo and is accompanied by art historians on a tour through some restored churches. From the Rialto Bridge to the Piazza San Marco, glassblowers, gondoliers and everyday people show Nathan...
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Scenic musical journeys volume 127
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Venice is one of the most famous of all cities, its buildings reflecting its former commercial importance and wealth. It's canals and its position at the head of the Adriatic have given it a unique character that has continued to attract visitors. The music here included is either associated directly with Venice or familiar there in the heyday of the Serenissima. It includes music by the Venetian composer Vivaldi and Marcello, and by Domenico Scarlatti,...
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Compact and affordable, Fodor's 25 Best Venice is a great travel guide for those who want an easy-to-pack guidebook and map to one of the most exciting cities in Italy and Europe. Fodor's 25 Best Guides offer highlights of major city destinations in a compact package that includes a sturdy, detailed street map you can bring along with you to help you navigate when cell service is not available. By focusing only on top sights-all divided by neighborhood-we...
39) Venice
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Cities of the world volume 178
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Visit the romantic city of Venice, the "city of lagoons." Sights visited include Saint Mark's Square, Saint Mark's Cathedral, the Doge's Palace, Saint Mark's clock, Campanile, Bridge of Sighs, Riva degli Schiavoni, Canale Grande, and more.
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Chef, author, and world traveler Anthony Bourdain knows that in the world of a cook, an understanding and appreciation of how others eat is akin to discovering secret societies and cryptic subcultures and cooks have special access. Bourdain goes local once again, unearthing the simple, centuries-old food traditions in a disappearing Venice, salivating over the sensual, appetite-whetting delights in Food Porn, and fantasizing about the days of New...
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