Venice – a secret atlas is a glorious celebration of all that is unusual and undiscovered in this magnificent city.

Welcome to this richly detailed and beautifully illustrated compendium of interesting, unexpected and downright bizarre places to be discovered in Venice; a treasure trove for those who love to dig beneath the surface and explore the secret and unusual locations.

Guaranteed to delight and inspire, here you can:

• Discover the secrets of St. Mark's Basilica without any tourists
• Explore Venice's only underground canal in search of the alchemical sculpture of the winged horse
• Decipher the paintings of the Scuola di San Rocco
• Push open the doors of palaces and monasteries to stroll through unsuspected gardens
• Admire the extraordinary forgotten library of the Seminary of Venice
• Shop at the market in the Giudecca women's prison
• Play tennis in the heart of the city

Venice is full of iconic sites. But if you’re more interested in the unusual and unfamiliar, turn to the Secret Atlas of Venice to uncover your new favourite location through this sumptuously illustrated guide. An ideal gift for the Venice afficionado in your life.