“Marble palaces balanced atop wooden poles, commuters crossing the Grand Canal standing in gondolas, prosecco bottles popping in tight quarters: Venice defies all common sense, and chooses wonder instead.” – Alison Bing, Lonely Planet WriterOur PromiseYou can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is.Inside This Book…2 expert authors29 maps100 islands149km of canals1500 years of art and architectureComprehensive map sectionFeature coverage of top sightsRange of planning toolsIn-depth background on Venice’s art and architecture