Book Description

The best Rome has to offer – in your pocket. Pocket Rough Guide Rome is your essential guide to Italy’s capital, with the all the key sights, restaurants, shops, and bars, in an easy-to-use format, with a full-color pull-out map. Whether you have an afternoon or a few days at your disposal, Rough Guides' itineraries help you plan your trip, and the "Best of" section picks out the Roman highlights you won’t want to miss, from the Galleria Borghese’s dazzling art collection to vertiginous views from St Peter’s dome. Divided by area for easy navigation, the Places section is written in Rough Guide’s trademark honest and informative style, with listings of the must-see sights and our pick of the places to eat, drink, and dance, from tucked-away trattorias to the perfect aperitivo bars to kick off a night out. · Full-color pull-out map, plus easy-to-use neighborhood maps to help you find your way around · The best of the city’s restaurants, bars, clubs, and hotels, selected by our expert authors · Tailored itineraries and highlights make trip-planning easy · Inspirational color photography brings the city to life · Up-to-date background information, including transport details and a calendar of festivals and events