Rick Steves' Venice 2005 Author:Rick Steves, Gene Openshaw Who but Rick Steves can tell you the best way to see St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace, the Rialto Bridge, and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection? With Rick Steves' Venice 2005, you can experience everything Venice has to offer-economically and hassle-free. Completely revised and updated, Rick Steves' Venice 2005 includes color maps and photos... more », opinionated coverage of both famous and lesser-known sights; friendly places to eat and sleep; suggested day plans; walking tours and trip itineraries; clear instructions for smooth travel anywhere by car, train, or foot; and Rick's newest "back door" discoveries. America's number one authority on travel to Europe, Rick's time-tested recommendations for safe and enjoyable travel in Venice have been used by millions of Americans in search of their own unique travel experience.« less