Venice Art & Culture 4.2

VENICE, an app in the Art & Culture series, stands out in the realm of tourism as a cultural travel guide providing in-depth and expert coverage of the city's sights and attractions. This comprehensive guide encompasses all there is to see and do in Venice, offering practical information alongside detailed maps.

VENICE delves into the city's rich history, culture, ceremonies, monuments, and art, delivering a definitive narrative that aims to immerse visitors in the essence of Venice. Rather than conventional recommendations on hotels and restaurants, this app serves as a cultural companion designed to enhance your travel experience unlike any other guide out there.

Through over 500 detailed articles, VENICE unveils various facets of Venice's history, architecture, art, festivals, notable figures, and peculiarities. It covers a wide range of topics from Venice's courtesan culture to its influence on the development of opera, shedding light on secrets like the mosaics at the Basilica of Torcello and the anecdotes behind Harry's Bar.

Authored by Dana Facaros and Michael Pauls, renowned writers of over thirty Cadogan Guides and authorities on Mediterranean culture, Venice: Art & Culture exudes thoroughness, erudition, and sophistication while maintaining an engaging tone. This app marks the inauguration of a new series called Art & Culture Guides, dedicated to digitizing the traditional concept of a well-informed and scholarly guidebook.

• Up-to-date opening hours, prices, and details for all sites
• Essential information for navigating and exploring Venice
• Site plans for key landmarks
• Insights and tips on exploring Venice's exceptional array of art, churches, palaces, and museums
• Biographies of prominent artists, writers, and musicians who shaped Venice's distinctive culture, with references to their works
• Detailed Grand Canal tour
• Guidance on attending Venice's major events like the Festa della Redentore and the Biennale
• Create a personalized list of favorite attractions and plan your itinerary
• Instantly locate works of art and architecture in Venice by artist, architect, or period
• Pinpoint your hotel on the map to navigate through Venice's labyrinthine streets with ease