A small-format guide to Venice that focuses on the best things to do and see in the limited amount of time that a weekend allows. Divided into three major parts, the first explores the city's life and character through its culture and lifestyle, the second contains an area-by-area guide to the most interesting parts of the city and the third is a detailed shopping guide organised according to category. The guide gives recommendations for sight-seeing, eating and drinking and shopping and provides addresses and opening times to accompany each recommendation. All the essential practical information is given on such matters as transport, voltage, the currency and language.