Venice is a Fish: A Cultural Guide

Tiziano Scarpa

Built on an inverted forest, paved with a tortoiseshell of boulders, Venice is a maze of tiny alleys, bridges and squares. This book recounts the customs and secrets that only Venetians know. It contains things from practical advice for aspiring Venetian lovers to hints at where to find the best bacaro.

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Beschrijving Venice is a Fish: A Cultural Guide

ISBN: 9781846687280
Pagina's: 144
Verschenen: 01-01-2009
Rubriek: Reisgidsen

Druk: 1
Uitvoering: Paperback
Taal: Engels
Uitgever: Profile Books Ltd

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