This guide provides an insider's view of Venice, locating the quiet corners, giving background information to all the sights, and showing how to enjoy Venice without breaking the bank. Features include: hotel and resturant listings, from basic hostels and cafes to million-lire-a-night luxury; entries on all the Venetian festivals - from the all-night party of the Festa del Redentore to the glitz of the Biennale, Europe's most glamorous showcase for modern art; coverage of the Veneto region, with entries on Padua, Treviso, Vicenza and Verona, plus accounts of the Palladian villas, the vineyards of the Dolomite foothills, and lesser-known attractions; and feature articles on conservation and economy.