Venice
- ISBN-10
- 1742201415
- ISBN-13
- 9781742201412
- Series
- Venice
- Category
- Venice (Italy)
- Pages
- 176
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2014-01-01
- Author
- Alison Bing
Description
Venice isn't all about history as the locals will tell you, and this guide introduces the reader to its surprisingly contemporary side from rock'n'roll cellists to female ex-con co-operatives
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- 2019-10-20
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