Venice EncounterWhat Will Your Venice Encounter Be... Admiring the city's brush-clutching rebels, Tintoretto and Titian Whispering with the opera critics in the balconies at Teatro La Fenice 'thinking with the senses' at the acclaimed Biennale and Pinault's Palazzo Grassi Getting acquainted with a daily menu of soft-shell crabs and Bassano asparagus Concocting your own Da Vinci code from sinister Ducal Palace intrigues Cruising the lagoon and island-hopping in a "bragosso" (Venetian barge) Discover Twice the City in Half the Time Full-color pull-out map and detailed neighborhood maps for easy navigation Art historian and culture critic Alison Bing recommends the very best sights, restaurants, shops and entertainment Unique itineraries and highlights help you get a backstage view of one of the most visited cities in the world Local musicians and artists reveal Venice's startling innovative streak |
