Join Monty Don Britain's pre-eminent gardener and acclaimed photographer Derry Moore on their
historic journey through the most stunning gardens of Venice and the Veneto. Few world cities
hold the romance and historical sweep of Venice. Thousands visit every year - and a mixture of
crowds and climate leave it vulnerable so much so it is often said to be in danger of sinking
- but away from the usual tourist haunts around St. Mark's square are exceptional hidden
treasures some 500 gardens many of them with fascinating stories. Starting in the heart of
the city and working their way out to the Veneto Monty and Derry celebrate the beauty of these
places and tell their unique stories: from a beautiful nunnery garden with a history of exotic
animals and a kitchen garden of the historic Foundation to the Madonna church to the estates of
famous Venetian families like the spectacular Giusti Renaissance garden. With stunning full
colour photography throughout Venice Gardens will give readers new insight into one of the
world's most beloved cities - you won't see Venice the same way again.
