Venice from the Bell Towers

The wonder and uniqueness of Venice are obvious from the first awed accounts from pilgrims heading toward the Holy Land. Rarely, though, has the hidden beauty of the city been captured so evocatively as it is here. This is the first book to be devoted to photographs taken from the numerous bell towers of Venice, showing, almost from an aerial perspective, every quarter of the world's most beautiful city. In a succession of stunning photographs, all specially commissioned for this book, the whole of Venice is revealed, from the well-known landmarks to the smallest side canals, minor palaces, and the city's many secret gardens. The photographs are complemented by an informative text, which begins with an historical introduction, followed by brief histories of over 100 individual churches whose bell towers provide the views.