Before Venice became a bucket-list cliché, it was the ultimate Grand Tour destination for nineteenth-century travellers—artists, writers, and dreamers who fell hopelessly under its spell. This fascinating history explores how visitors like Byron, Ruskin, and George Sand experienced La Serenissima, transforming it into the romantic myth we know today. It's part cultural history, part travel memoir, beautifully weaving together art, architecture, and the enduring allure of the floating city. Perfect for Venetophiles, history lovers, and anyone planning their own pilgrimage.
