Ultimate Map of Venice
Calli, Campielli e Canali is generally agreed to be the ultimate map of Venice. With this book in hand, you will be able to find even the most out-of-the-way places in Venice.
However, it is distinctly more difficult to carry than the average map, because it is in fact a true book of 226 pages (22 x 23 centimeters). In addition to being a explicitly detailed street guide, it also contains descriptions (in English) of all significant private and public buildings, dates of construction, family, and architectural style.
For the average traveller, this book is probably overkill (Calli, Campielli e Canali is as labyrinthine as the city itself). But for anyone planning a long stay or who wants to travel “more deeply” into Venice, Calli, Campielli e Canali is the map book to get.
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Where can I find a copy of “Calli, Campielli e Canali”? Amazon doesn’t seem to have any sources.
Tony, it’s available at the Libreriauniversitaria.it website for 19 euros. Be aware that it is in Italian. To the best of my knowledge it has not been translated in English.
It is simultaneously printed in English and Italian. On the non-map pages with text, the left half of the page is Italian, the right half is in English.
Thanks for the clarification Matt!