Discover the secrets of St. Mark's Basilica away from the tourist trails, decipher the messages of the capitals of the Doge's Palace, embark on a quest for the alchemical sculpture of the winged horse, and navigate through the city's only underground canal. Follow the traces of the miraculous remedy Theriak, which was prepared in Venice for a long time. Learn to interpret the paintings of the Scuola Grande di San Rocco, built according to Hebrew Kabbalah, and understand the sacred building of San Francesco della Vigna, designed based on musical Kabbalah principles. Visit an unknown underground cemetery, cross the thresholds of palaces and monasteries, and stroll through hidden gardens. Explore the wonderful seminary library, spend the night in a magnificent palace, shop at the women's prison market, play a game of bocce in the heart of the city, and let your soul unwind in a beautiful lagoon monastery far from the world. Hidden Venice was awarded Travel Guide of the Year at the Independent Publisher Book Awards in the USA.