Magical Venice: The Hedonist's Guide

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Wer weiß, was alles abseits des Markusplatzes schlummert, wo der Bellini-Cocktail erfunden wurde oder weshalb das Guggenheim-Museum so eine eigenartige Architektur hat . Nach und nach lernen wir die einzelnen Stadtteile und deren Besonderheiten kennen, wobei der Fokus klar auf Kunst, Kultur und Kulinarik liegt. Every fascinating detail of Venice is revealed, from the splendor of its palaces, the beauty of its piazzettas, the romanticism of its bridges and canals, the delights of its gastronomy, the charm of its sestierithe districts that make up the city of the Dogesand the wealth of its museums and its arts and crafts. Sämtliche Erwartungen wurden sogar noch übertroffen, daher klare Empfehlung für alle mit einem Faible für das Schöne, Besondere, Venezianische. Discover the spirit of Venice as seen through the eyes of Philippe StarckVisit Carlo Scarpa's Olivetti showroom, Piazza San MarcoTaste cicchetti in the city’s bacariDrink a bellini at Harry’s BarAdmire the gems of modern art in the baroque palace of Ca ’PesaroVisit the latest contemporary constructions on the island of La GiudeccaLearn about the phenomenon of aqua altaTake a walk in the hidden gardens of VeniceMagical Venice offers inspiration and insight for armchair travelers and dreamers alike.

Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH). Go beyond the ordinary with this remarkable travelogue and guidebook filled with spectacular color photography that showcases Venices magical beauty and hidden gems, from the Piazzo San Marco to the island of Giudecca, the banks of the Grand Canal to the Arsenal districtthe second entry in the Hedonists Guide travel series. From the New York Times-bestselling author of Wintering, an invitation to rediscover the feelings of awe and wonder available to us all. Most of our PDFs are also available to download and we're working on making the final remaining ones downloadable now.

Interesting neighborhood by neighborhood introduction to Venice and its history, food and attractions. The Spritz, a drink invented in Venice, is symbolic of Venetian’s pre-dinner hour — an aperitivo which commences as soon as the workday ends. By bidding on, or purchasing this item, you are agreeing to us sharing your name and address details with that 3rd party supplier to allow us to fulfil our contractual obligations to you. beauty and hidden gems, from the Piazzo San Marco to the island of Giudecca, the banks of the Grand Canal to the Arsenal district–the second entry in the Hedonist’s Guide travel series. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item.

Its pink-orange hue conjured up the palette of artist Giovanni Bellini, a Venetian painter whose frescoes adorn the Frari and San Zaccaria churches — thus the name for the cocktail was found. By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions.Whether you’ve already been fortunate to vacation in extraordinary Venice or still yearn to first visit its canals, cozy corners and charming caffès, Magical Venice: The Hedonist’s Guide can raptly take you on a joyful armchair traveler’s journey. The awesome craftsmanship of Venetians: fabric-makers of velvets, damasks, brocades and silks; the heady allure of its artisanal mask-makers; the boat-builders, as well as the navigational expertise of the gondoliers. Engagingly written by Lucie Tournebize with gorgeous photography by Guillaume Dutreix, the 256-page hardcover (published this month by Harper Design, an imprint of HarperCollins) is a stylish travelogue in a league of its own. Every fascinating detail of Venice is revealed, from the splendor of its palaces, the beauty of its piazzettas, the romanticism of its bridges and canals, the delights of its gastronomy, the charm of its sestieri—the districts that make up the city of the Doges—and the wealth of its museums and its arts and crafts. If you want a book that makes you want to board a plane with a one way ticket to Venice, this is it!