Rome Travel Guide


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Welcome to the Eternal City, Rome, where history, culture, and modernity blend seamlessly to create an enchanting experience for every visitor. Before embarking on your journey through the ancient streets and marveling at the grandeur of the Colosseum or the magnificence of the Vatican City, it's essential to understand the significance of this remarkable city. Rome stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of human civilization. It is a city that has witnessed the rise and fall of empires, the birth of democracy, and the spread of Christianity. Its streets whisper tales of gladiators, emperors, and artists who have left an indelible mark on the annals of history. Beyond its historical importance, Rome is a vibrant metropolis that pulsates with life. From its bustling piazzas where locals gather to socialize, to its quaint trattorias serving mouthwatering pasta dishes, Rome captivates visitors with its charm and hospitality. As you explore Rome, you'll encounter architectural wonders at every turn, from the majestic ruins of the Roman Forum to the awe-inspiring beauty of the Pantheon. Each monument tells a story of a bygone era, inviting you to step back in time and experience the grandeur of ancient Rome. But Rome is not merely a city frozen in the past; it is a dynamic and thriving capital that continues to evolve with the times. From its vibrant art scene to its innovative culinary offerings, Rome embraces modernity while honoring its rich heritage. So, as you prepare to immerse yourself in the timeless allure of Rome, remember that you are about to embark on a journey through history, culture, and tradition. Allow yourself to be captivated by the magic of this extraordinary city, and let its timeless beauty leave an indelible mark on your heart.




Pocket Rough Guide Rome: Travel Guide eBook


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This compact, pocket-sized Rome travel guidebook is ideal for travellers on shorter trips and those trying to make the most of Rome. It’s light, easily portable and comes equipped with a pull-out map. This Rome guidebook covers: The Centro Storico, Campo de’ Fiori, The Ghetto and around, Piazza Venezia and the Capitoline Hill, Ancient Rome, The Tridente, Trevi and Quirinale, Monti, Termini and the Esquiline, The Caelian Hill and San Giovanni, The Aventine Hill and south, Trastevere and the Janiculum Hill, Villa Borghese and north, The Vatican. Inside this Rome travel book you will find: Curated recommendations of places – main attractions, off-the-beaten-track adventures, child-friendly family activities, chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas Things not to miss in Rome – Villa Borghese, Roman Forum and Palatine, Piazza Navona, Colosseum, Domus Aurea, St Peter’s, Basilica of San Clemente, Vatican Museums, Capitoline Museums, Trevi Fountain, pizza, Campo de’ Fiori, Galleria Borghese, gelato, The Pantheon Ready-made itineraries samples – created for different time frames or types of trip Rome at a glance – an overview map of Rome with key areas and short descriptions of what you’ll find there Day trips – extra information for those on longer breaks or wanting to venture further afield Practical travel tips – information on how to get there and around, health guidance, tourist information, festivals and events, plus an A–Z directory Handy language section – themed basic vocabulary for greetings, numbers and food and drink Independent reviews – honest descriptions of places to eat, drink or stay, written by our expert authors Accommodation – handy reference guide to a range of hotels for different budgets Pull-out map – easy to extract folded map with places to see marked What’s new – a short overview of the changes in Rome in recent years for repeat travellers Fully updated post-COVID-19 The guide is a perfect companion both ahead of your trip and on the ground. It gives you a distinct taste of Rome with a concise edit of all the information you’ll need.




Unveiling Rome - Italy: Your Travel Guide to The Eternal City - Essentials Eddition


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Highlights: Quick access to official websites for bookings, current prices, tickets, reservations, extra information and much more Day Trips with destination overview, images, distance, highlights and more - for each day-trip Stunning Pictorials Maps and free quick access to extra filtered maps Written and published in 2024 80+ pages, 70+ vibrant, full-color pages Over 90+ meticulously curated entries featuring stunning images, invaluable tips, practical insights, and much more Up-to-date and triple-checked information for accuracy and reliability Embark on a timeless journey through the heart of Italy with "Unveiling Rome - Italy: Your Travel Guide to The Eternal City - Essentials Edition." This meticulously crafted guide is your key to exploring Rome's ancient wonders, Renaissance masterpieces, and hidden secrets, offering a seamless blend of rich historical insights and contemporary finds. Whether you're standing before the grand Colosseum, marveling at the Sistine Chapel's ceiling, or wandering through the vibrant piazzas, our guide ensures every moment in Rome is unforgettable. What Sets Our Rome Guide Apart: Newly Published in 2024: Offering the latest on Rome's endless discoveries, ensuring your adventures are both current and informed. Over 90 Entries Across 80+ Full-Color Pages: Dive into each page filled with captivating visuals and insightful entries, from iconic landmarks to tucked-away treasures. Concise and Insightful: Our guide strikes the perfect balance, offering rich detail without overwhelming, ensuring a fluid and engaging reading experience. Dependable and Up-to-Date Information: Every recommendation and tip is triple-checked for accuracy, providing a reliable resource for planning your visit. Unbiased and Honest Recommendations: With no affiliations — no kickbacks, our sole commitment is to enhance your journey through Rome, offering genuine advice tailored to your interests. Why Our Guide is Essential for Your Roman Holiday: Experience Rome beyond the surface. Our guide invites you to delve deep into the city's soul, from the awe-inspiring Vatican City to the charming cobblestone alleys of Trastevere. We enrich your visit with stories that breathe life into the stone and mortar of Rome's edifices, transforming sightseeing into an immersive cultural dialogue. A Guide for Every Traveler: The Perfect Gift: For history buffs, art lovers, and culinary enthusiasts, this guide is a thoughtful present that promises the wonder of discovery. For the Dreamers: Even if you're miles away, let our guide inspire your next adventure or bring a piece of Rome into your home as a beautiful, inspiring read. For the Aesthetes: Adorn your space with a guide that doubles as a piece of art, inviting conversations and dreams of distant lands. Embrace Your Journey with Tailored Travel Guides: "Unveiling Rome - Italy: Your Travel Guide to The Eternal City - Essentials Edition" is not just a travel guide; it's a companion for those who seek to embrace the majesty of Rome in all its layers. From its ancient roots to its vibrant present, let us guide you through the Eternal City. Secure Your Journey into History: Prepare to be captivated by Rome's enduring beauty and complex history. With our guide in hand, you're not just planning a trip; you're unlocking the essence of one of the world's most mesmerizing cities. Discover Your Journey with Tailored Travel Guides!




Insight Guides Pocket Rome (Travel Guide eBook)


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Insight Guides Pocket Rome Travel made easy. Ask local experts. The definitive pocket-sized travel guide. Part of our UEFA Euro 2020 guidebook series. If you're planning to visit Stadio Olimpico in Rome to watch Euro 2020 matches, then this pocket guidebook provides all the information you need to make the most of your trip, from ready-made itineraries to help you explore the city when you're not at the game, to essential advice about getting around. Compact, concise and packed full of essential information about where to go and what to do, this is the ideal on-the-move travel guide for exploring Rome. From top tourist attractions like the Trevi Fountain, Roman Forum and the Sistine Chapel, to cultural gems, including one of Italy's greatest gardens at the Villa D'Este, The Vatican with its omnipresent St. Peter's Basilica dome, and the 50,000-seat, AD 80 Colosseum gladiators' arena, plan your perfect trip with this practical, all-in-one travel guide. Features of this travel guide to Rome: - Inspirational itineraries: discover the best destinations, sights and excursions, highlighted with stunning photography - Historical and cultural insights: delve into the city's rich history and culture, and learn all about its people, art and traditions - Practical full-colour maps: with every major attraction highlighted, the maps make on-the-ground navigation easy - Key tips and essential information: from transport to tipping, we've got you covered - Covers: Ancient Rome; Piazza Venezia and Capitoline Hill; Centro Storico; Spanish Steps and Tridente; The Trevi Fountain and Quirinale; Villa Borghese; The Vatican; Trastevere; The Aventine; Testaccio; Monti and Esquilino; Further Afield; Excursions Looking for a comprehensive guide to Italy? Check out the Insight Guide to Italy for a detailed and entertaining look at all the country has to offer. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.




Rome


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Journey to the Center of Rome, Italy! "Italy has changed. But Rome is Rome." -Robert De Niro And if you've yet to experience this historical masterpiece, what are you waiting for? Passport to European Travel Guides offers this comprehensive, yet quick and concise, 5-day guide to Rome-one of the world's most iconic cities to visit! 5-Day Travel Guide to Unforgettable Italian Travel Have no idea where to start? Or maybe you have some idea but could use a treasure trove of great insider tips? Well, read on! You see, we know your trip begins long before you even book the flight, so this guide is chock full of dynamite tips on everything you need to know BEFORE you go-and much, much more you'll thank us for! Passport to European Travel Guides Features: Dynamite Insider Tips for tourists! We give you the scoop on everything from local etiquette to saving money! * 5-Day Suggested Itinerary-cover the best spots the city has to offer in 5 magical days! * Luxury Sleeps, Luxury Eats-our best recommendations for ultimate Roman luxury * Budget Sleeps, Budget Eats-best spots for travelers on a budget * Map- of Rome, Italy * City Snapshot-language, currency, airports, country code + more! * Before You Go-there are some things you need to know! * Getting in the Mood-with a few great films and books to enjoy before you go! * Local Tourist Information-where to find it once you're on the ground in Italy * Overview-of Rome, Italy * Italian Phrases For Emergencies-least you'll know how to holler, "Help!" * Climate + Best Times to Travel-to Rome! * All About Tours-By bike, boat, bus or special interest and walking tours + our top recommendations with links and more! * Rome Nightlife-the best bars, clubs, live music, theater and dancing * Lots more-we aim to get you in the know!




Insight Guides City Guide Rome (Travel Guide eBook)


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Newly updated edition of Insight Guides City Guide Rome is ideal for travellers seeking immersive cultural experiences, In-depth on history and culture: enjoy special features on Roman fashion and Mussolini's Legacy, all written by local experts. Innovative extras = incredible value, and unique in the market. All City Guides come with a free eBook and regularly updated app, unlike comparable competitors' products. High-production values - compact cut-down format and full-colour throughout. Exciting opportunities for bespoke promotions - please contact your Account Manager for details Content overview: -in-depth on history and culture -invaluable maps, travel tips and practical information ensure effortless planning -inspirational colour photography throughout -inventive design makes for an engaging reading experience.




The Rough Guide to Rome (Travel Guide eBook)


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This practical travel guide to Rome features detailed factual travel tips and points-of-interest structured lists of all iconic must-see sights as well as some off-the-beaten-track treasures. Our itinerary suggestions and expert author picks of things to see and do will make it a perfect companion both, ahead of your trip and on the ground. This Rome guide book is packed full of details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information and top time-saving tips, including a visual list of things not to miss. Our colour-coded maps make Rome easier to navigate while you're there. This guide book to Rome has been fully updated post-COVID-19. The Rough Guide to ROME covers: The Centro Storico, Campo de' Fiori and the Ghetto, Piazza Venezia and the Capitoline Hill, Ancient Rome, The Tridente and Trevi, The Quirinale and Via Veneto, Monti, Termini and the Esquiline, The Caelian Hill and San Giovanni, The Aventine Hill and south, Trastevere and the Janiculum Hill, Villa Borghese and north, The Vatican, Day-trips from Rome. Inside this Rome travel guide you'll find: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Rome, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Ara Pacis to family activities in child-friendly places, like Piazza Navona or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like the Vatican Museums. PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS Essential pre-departure information including Rome entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more. TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES Includes carefully planned routes covering the best of Rome, which give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip. DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter of this Rome travel guide includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options. INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for food, hiking, beaches or festivals. HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS Rough Guides' rundown of The Caelian Hill, San Giovanni, The Aventine Hill, Trastevere's best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to Rome, even in a short time. HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS Written by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, this Rome guide book will help you find the best places, matching different needs. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter of this travel guide to Rome features fascinating insights into Rome, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary. FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Pantheon and the spectacular Trevi Fountain. COLOUR-CODED MAPPING Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Campo de' Fiori, Ancient Rome and many more locations in Rome, reduce the need to go online. USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.




Lonely Planet Rome


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Lonely Planet’s Rome is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore the piazzas, feel the history at the Roman Forum, and gaze in wonder at the Sistine Chapel; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Rome and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet’s Rome Travel Guide: Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020’s COVID-19 outbreak NEW top experiences feature - a visually inspiring collection of [destination’s] best experiences and where to have them What's NEW feature taps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areas NEW pull-out, passport-size 'Just Landed' card with wi-fi, ATM and transport info - all you need for a smooth journey from airport to hotel Improved planning tools for family travellers - where to go, how to save money, plus fun stuff just for kids Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics Over 42 maps Covers Ancient Rome, Centro Storico, Tridente, Trevi, the Quirinale, Vatican City, Borgo, Prati, Monti, Esquilino, San Lorenzo, Trastevere, Gianicolo, San Giovanni, Testaccio, Villa Borghese and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s Rome, our most comprehensive guide to Rome, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. Looking for just the highlights? Check out Pocket Rome, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet’s Italy for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' – New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' – Fairfax Media (Australia)







DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Rome


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DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Rome is your in-depth guide to the very best of Rome, the most fascinating city in Italy. Experience the classical Rome and step inside the iconic Colosseum; experience the religious Rome and visit the Vatican City, a country all its own; experience the delicious Rome and stroll the city's beautiful piazzas with a gelato in hand. Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Rome: + Detailed itineraries and "don't-miss" destination highlights at a glance. + Illustrated cutaway 3-D drawings of important sights. + Floor plans and guided visitor information for major museums. + Guided walking tours, local drink and dining specialties to try, things to do, and places to eat, drink, and shop by area. + Area maps marked with sights and restaurants. + Detailed city maps include street finder index for easy navigation. + Insights into history and culture to help you understand the stories behind the sights. + Suggested day-trips and itineraries to explore beyond the city. + Hotel and restaurant listings highlight DK Choice special recommendations. With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Rome truly shows you this city as no one else can.