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ABOUT THE BOOK
In this insightful travelogue, the author recounts his experiences and observations of Venice, Italy, the city of cultural heritage, beauty and romance. His descriptions about ways of reaching Venice, staying and going around the city etc provide a lot of useful information and would be of immense help to the first time traveller, and hopefully to the returning travellers as well, as Venice is a place that can surprise you multiple times over. .
He also explains about the culture and cuisine of Venice, sampling the local specialties and delicacies, such as Cicchetti, Spritz and Bellini. His experiences during the Gondola ride on the iconic Grand Canal and visits to the infamous monuments of the city, such as the Piazza San Marco, the Rialto Bridge, and the Doge’s Palace are worth perusing. The narration about his strolls through the narrow streets and alleys of the historic city centre, its architecture, churches and gardens as also about its festivals, costumes and masks forms an important part of the travelogue. His experiences about the visits to the gems and hidden treasures of the islands of Murano and Burano and Lido have been brought out aptly. Importantly, the travelogue also brings out the city’s history and legends of the city, such as the rise and fall of the Venetian Republic, influence of the legendry Roman Empire, the Doges and famous artists and writers associated with the city. This travelogue is a profound and captivating account of a journey that will fascinate and intrigue anyone who loves to travel and learn.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
The author of this travelogue is a graduate from Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. After writing a number of technical papers he has now turned into writing travelogues, and this is the third book in the series. He is a passionate and curious traveller who enjoys exploring new places and cultures. He has a keen eye for detail and a vivid style of writing that captures the essence and charms of the places he visits. He is a respectful and appreciative visitor who values the customs and traditions of the places visited and tries to immerse himself in the local way of life to gain maximum experience. He is also an adventurous and spontaneous traveller who likes to discover hidden gems and offbeat attractions. He writes with enthusiasm and sincerity, conveying his love and admiration for places covered by him during his travels.
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