About This Book
A personal travelogue and guide to Venice that combines vivid descriptions of streets, canals, piazzas, churches, and palaces with informed reflections on art and history. The book unfolds as a sequence of walks and focused chapters on S. Mark's, the Doges' Palace, the Grand Canal, the Accademia, and various churches and islands, guiding readers to particular viewpoints and routes. It discusses works by Titian, Tintoretto, Veronese, Giovanni Bellini, Carpaccio and others, pairs architectural detail with anecdote, and offers practical observations for visitors. Illustrations, photographs, and a map supplement the text to help visualize the city's sights and artistic treasures.