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The Venice Lido
Short and literary guide to Venice’s Lido, in the Blue Guides’ new Travel Monographs series. The Venice Lido was once one of the most fashionable and glamorous bathing resorts in Europe. Such diverse types as Diaghilev, Coco Chanel and Churchill holidayed there, Thomas Mann used it as his setting for Death in Venice, while Hitler […]
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Short and literary guide to Venice’s Lido, in the Blue Guides’ new Travel Monographs series.
The Venice Lido was once one of the most fashionable and glamorous bathing resorts in Europe. Such diverse types as Diaghilev, Coco Chanel and Churchill holidayed there, Thomas Mann used it as his setting for Death in Venice, while Hitler flew in for lunch with Mussolini at the golf club. Faded elegance, comfort and style remain, all a 10 minute vaporetto ride across the lagoon to Venice itself. Set for a revival with major relaunches of some of its main hotels and events venues.
Robin Saikia is a London-based journalist and art historian.
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Additional Information
Author | Robin Saikia |
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Edition | 1 |
Illustration Type (Print) | Black and white. |
ISBN (Digital) | 9781905131501 |
ISBN (print) | 9781905131501 |
Print Pages | 160 |
Publication Year | 2011 |
Mr. R. Clark via Amazon –
A review of The Venice Lido: A Blue Guide Travel Monograph by Robin Saikia
Among my large collection of travel literature, I will treasure this beautifully-crafted book by Robin Saikia, for it is that rare thing – a work that, even in the depths of winter, can transport the reader to the destination of choice, in this case the Venice Lido. It is so much more than just a guide. A friendly, knowledgeable travelling companion would describe it more accurately. I have not been to Venice for many years, but this learned and witty book has ensured that it will not be long before I return. Thank you Robin Saikia. Richard Clark – Author The Greek Islands – A Notebook; Crete – A Notebook