# Venice Art & Culture — The comprehensive travel guide

> Comprehensive cultural travel guide for Venice with detailed historical and artistic information. (iPhone/iPad app by Agorite.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/venice-art-and-culture/id1032786730 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Agorite](https://appshunter.io/developer/905197684)
- Category: Travel, Books
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 221 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-09-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/venice-art-and-culture/id1032786730/reviews.md

## What is Venice Art & Culture?

VENICE, an app in the Art & Culture series, is something different in tourism: a cultural travel guide that offers comprehensive, expert coverage of all the sights and attractions, all the things to do and see, complete practical information and detailed maps.

VENICE is the app that takes you deeper, with a definitive account of the city’s fabulous history, its culture and ceremony, its monuments and its art. We don’t do hotels and restaurants; instead, we offer a cultural companion that can enrich your visit like no other guide.

VENICE reveals every aspect of the Serenissima’s history, architecture, art, festivals, personalities and oddities, in over 500 in-depth articles covering everything from Venice's courtesan culture to its role in the invention of opera, from the secrets of the mosaics in the Basilica at Torcello to the story behind Harry's Bar.

Thorough, erudite and sophisticated, but written with a sense of fun, Venice: Art & Culture is the creation of Dana Facaros and Michael Pauls, authors of over thirty Cadogan Guides and experts on all things Mediterranean. It’s also the first in a new series—Art & Culture Guides— that is dedicated to bringing the old ideal of an informed, serious guidebook into the digital world.

• Up-to-date opening hours, prices, and details of all sites

• Essential info for arriving and getting around Venice

• Plans of the important sites

• Sparkling insights and tips on visiting Venice's unequalled collection of art, churches, palazzi and museums

• Biographies of all the great artists, writers, and musicians who contributed to Venice's unique culture, with links to their works 

• Detailed Grand Canal tour

• Where and how to enjoy Venice's great events, from the Festa della Redentore to the Biennale

• Create your own list of favourite attractions; plan your own itinerary

• Instantly locate works of art and architecture in Venice by artist, architect or period

• Mark your hotel on the map, so you never get lost in the Venetian maze

## Key features

- Comprehensive cultural coverage
- Detailed historical and artistic information
- Practical travel information
- Detailed maps
- Up-to-date opening hours and prices
- Personalized itinerary planning

## Chart rankings

- #200 in Top Paid · Travel (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 13)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/venice-art-and-culture/id1032786730/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Excellent guide

*2020-11-26, version 2.8*

Excellent guide. Thoughtful, informative and witty. The best guide to Venice I have found.

### 5/5 — Learned yet entertaining

*2019-06-18*

Most Venice guide apps focus on maps and food. This is just what I was looking for - an easy to navigate guide to the art and culture of Venice. Very informative, but also a distinctive, lively tone.

### 5/5 — Very helpful

*2018-08-09*

Just the right amount of info to further whet your appetite for Venice. I kept reading after I returned home.

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2017-05-09, version 2.3*

Erudite detailed information and humour. By far the best of the app guides to Venice that I tried

### 5/5 — Like Touring with a Venetian

*2016-09-09*

There is so much I missed in Venice because I visited there before this app was available! Dana Facaros and Michael Pauls have put together another beautifully presented, extensively researched, user-friendly app packed with little known facts and background stories, such as the role of the printing press in Venice. Included are links to even more detailed explanations, should the user want more, and maps marked with every place to see. Even though I discovered this app after my visit, to me it was fascinating to read these writers' presentation of places I did visit, and to learn, for example, the story of the famous miracle. If I had had their app at the time, I would surely have visited, and not overlooked, such places as the Breasts Bridge. Seeing so many vividly beautiful photos transported me back in time to my own Venice trip. Not only did I learn fascinating information about the places I remember, but I am now motivated to return to see all the places I missed.

### 5/5 — Venice - Don't Leave Home Without It

*2016-08-19*

Venice: Arts and Culture is another great app by experienced travel guide writers Dana Facaros and Michael Pauls. Major sections are devoted to Art and Culture, History and Sidelights, People, Places, Practical Information and Top Sights. There is great photography, iIrreverent comments, detailed maps and much more. See and read about: Saint Mark's Basilica, the Grand Canal and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection. Learn the exploits of Marco Polo, Casanova, Lord Byron, John Ruskin,  and the Doges, along with the saints, prostitutes and courtesans who inhabited this magnificent city-state.This is a fantastic app that rivals any guidebook on the market. If you're headed to Venice, don't leave home without it.

### 5/5 — We love this app!

*2016-01-03*

We had a great stay in Venice… Which was made even better by this great app. Learning the nuances of the niche in history, art, architecture, and some of the amazing people that made it all happen, made our trip that much more meaningful. From the Lions at the arsenal to the top of the campanile there is so much great stuff to learn. We highly recommend this app.

### 5/5 — venice: arts and culture

*2015-12-18*

I am a huge fan of Dana Facaros and Michael Pauls' travel writing and this APP does not  disappoint!  I own at least a dozen copies of their Cadogen guides, and it is such a joy to be able to travel with all of their knowledge, wisdom and humor, contained in an APP on my iPad! 

I plan to visit Venice soon and will have this wonderful APP as my guide as I plan my trip and during my travels.  I urge any travelers to Venice to to this APP with them!

### 5/5 — An essential traveling companion

*2015-12-10, version 0.3.0*

This is a wonderfully written, well organised, beautifully Illustrated guide to this magical city.  It is filled with fascinating, humorous, educational and entertaining information about Venice and it's history,art and people.

Whether you are visiting Venice or just interested in learning more about the city, I can thoroughly recommend this app. It is both entertaining and well written, making this app not just a useful guide but also a delightful travelling companion.

### 5/5 — A must-have travel companion

*2015-12-10*

Beautifully written, meticulously researched, and easy to use - this app is such a useful app when  visiting Venice. Highly recommended.

## Frequently asked questions about Venice Art & Culture

### What is Venice Art & Culture?

Venice Art & Culture is a digital travel guide focused on the art, history, and cultural attractions of Venice. It provides in-depth articles, practical information, and detailed maps to enhance a visitor's experience.

### What kind of information does Venice Art & Culture provide?

The guide offers comprehensive coverage of Venice's history, art, architecture, festivals, and personalities, with over 500 in-depth articles. It also includes up-to-date opening hours, prices, and essential travel tips.

### Does Venice Art & Culture include hotel and restaurant recommendations?

No, Venice Art & Culture focuses on being a cultural companion and does not provide recommendations for hotels or restaurants. Its aim is to enrich your visit through cultural and historical insights.

### Can I plan my own itinerary with Venice Art & Culture?

Yes, you can create your own list of favorite attractions and plan your personal itinerary within the app. It also allows you to instantly locate works of art and architecture by artist, architect, or period.

### What is the price of Venice Art & Culture?

Venice Art & Culture is a paid application, priced at $4.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its comprehensive features and content.

### What devices is Venice Art & Culture available on?

Venice Art & Culture is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to offer a rich experience across Apple's mobile ecosystem.

### How often is Venice Art & Culture updated?

The app was last updated on June 20, 2025, indicating ongoing efforts to maintain its accuracy and relevance. The latest version is 4.4.

### Does Venice Art & Culture have ads?

No, Venice Art & Culture does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an uninterrupted experience focused solely on providing cultural and travel information.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.4 — 2025-06-20

Updated prices, improve images.

### 4.3 — 2024-11-12

Remove links to social media

### 4.2 — 2024-03-09

Improved imagery + minor text content updates

### 4.1 — 2023-09-02

Improved organisation.
More beautiful images.
New entries: Who is buried in St Mark’s tomb?, Tessitura Luigi Bevilacqua, John Law

### 4.0 — 2023-04-23

Maps now work offline.
Opening hours and prices updated.

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