Venice for Pleasure

by J.G. Links

Book Overview

Possibly the most famous, and certainly the best-loved guide ever written on Venice. Now in its 6th fully revised edition, with extensive color, this guides simple object is to guide the reader to places he might otherwise miss and, having reached them, tell him what he might wish to know and then leave him, preferably at a cafe, to admire and enjoy. Over 110,000 copies sold. This magic book...not only the best guide-book to that city ever written,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1559211431
• ISBN13: 9781559211437
• Release Date: July 1995
• Publisher: Moyer Bell
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.3" x 5.0"

Customer Reviews

not for the rushing-about, seen-it, done-it, kind of traveler

If there is no such thing for you as having too much information, then think about buying this book. This book has walking itineraries including places to stop for rest and refreshment, and wonderful details on things to look at while you are walking and even while you are sitting down. This book is not useful for restaurants or hotels or hours that sites are open. Includes history, and comments on Venice from famous writers of the past like John Ruskin. It is to be savored.

A read before you go book

My husband gave me this book for Christmas before we went to Venice and it was a great help planning our trip. I read it at least 4 times and used it to plan our walks through the city. If you are interested in art and architecture (why go to Venice if you are not?) this is the book to plan your days in Venice. My husband particularly liked the fact that Mr. Links understood the importance of stopping in a cafe to savor the city on each walk!

Great prep for seeing a great city

My husband ordered this book for me last Christmas in preparation for our trip to Venice. It was an enjoyable read and the walks laid out in the book were an excellent way to see Venice. Note: the hand drawn maps in the book are good but Venice is a very confusing city and I photocopied parts of a good map (with all the streets named) and highlighted the walks on the copies - this proved invaluable for keeping on track! I highly recommend this book to anyone as general reading to get in the mood for the trip or to follow Mr. Links on his 4 walks.

Whimsical and Charming

This book features wonderful history and walking tours in Venice, shared by a writer with a tremendous love for Venice the city. The author hopes that this trip you're making is just one of many, so you can spend more time sitting at an outdoor restaurant, rather than rushing to the next museum. You can always catch that museum on another trip--stay outside and soak in the romance of Venice itself. I have taken this book with me on my several visits to Venice, and try to follow his advice. You'll want to have another "standard" guide to the city, but don't forget this small gem.