Rome Tour Guide Top 10


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Dear Traveler, Welcome to the WanderStories™ tour of the top 10 sights in Rome: St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican Museums, the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Pantheon, the Castel Sant’Angelo, the Trevi Fountain, the Capitoline Museums, Piazza Navona, and the Villa Farnesina. We are now ready to take you on your personal tour of these world famous landmarks. We will also tell you the history of Rome and several additional stories about Italian cuisine, traditions and customs, holidays and celebrations, humor and jokes, and what makes Italians Italian. We, at WanderStories™, are storytellers. We don’t tell you where to eat or sleep, we don’t intend to replace a typical travel reference guide. Our mission is to be the best local guide that you would wish to have by your side when visiting the sights. So, we meet you at the sight and take you on a tour. WanderStories™ travel guides are unique because our storytelling style puts you alongside the best local guide who tells you fascinating stories and unusual facts recreating the passion and sacrifice that forged the beauty of these places right here in front of you, while a wealth of high quality photos, historic pictures, and illustrations brings your tour vividly to life. Our promise: • when you visit these top 10 sights in Rome with this travel guide you will have the best local guide at your fingertips • when you read this travel guide in the comfort of your armchair you will feel as if you are actually visiting these top 10 sights in Rome with the best local guide Welcome to Rome – the Eternal City, which was according to legend founded in 753 B.C.E. by two twin brothers – Romulus and Remus. The history of Rome is that of wars and struggles for power, of magnificent buildings and feats of engineering. Some sights that you see today are well over two thousand years old and yet they are still standing, bringing the magnificent history of the city’s past to life. Throughout its long history Rome has always been a center of power, culture, and religion. Today, it has an immensely rich historical heritage and cosmopolitan atmosphere, making it one of Europe’s most visited, famous, influential, and beautiful capital cities. The historic center of Rome is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There is only one thing to do now – visit! Let’s go! Your guide, WanderStories




DK Eyewitness Top 10 London


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One of the world's most captivating metropolises, London is a cultural colossus-renowned for its pulsating theater district, museums, monuments, and fabulous array of restaurants and bars. Your DK Eyewitness Top 10 travel guide ensures you'll find your way around London with absolute ease. Our annually updated Top 10 travel guide breaks down the best of London into helpful lists of ten-from our own selected highlights to the best museums and art galleries, places to eat, parks and gardens, and riverfront sights. You'll discover: • Thirteen easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week • Top 10 lists of London's must-sees, including detailed descriptions of the British Museum, National Gallery and National Portrait Gallery, Natural History Museum, Science Museum, Buckingham Palace, London Eye, Tate Modernand Tate Britain, Westminster Abbey and Parliament Square, Tower of London, and St Paul's Cathedral • London's most interesting areas, with the best places for shopping, going out, and sightseeing • Inspiration for different things to enjoy during your trip-including festivals and cultural events, traditional pubs, hidden gems off the beaten track, and things to do for free • A laminated pull-out map of London and its environs, plus eleven full-color neighborhood maps • Streetsmart advice: get ready, get around, and stay safe • A lightweight format perfect for your pocket or bag when you're on the move Looking for more on London's culture, history, and attractions? Try our DK Eyewitness London.




Top 10 Rome


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True to its name, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Rome covers all the city's major sights and attractions in easy-to-use "top 10" lists that help you plan the vacation that's right for you. This newly updated pocket travel guide for Rome will lead you straight to the best attractions the city has to offer, from the iconic Colosseum and the Trevi Fountain to beautiful piazzas and delicious gelato. Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Rome. + Itineraries help you plan your trip. + Top 10 lists feature off-the-beaten-track ideas, along with standbys like the top attractions, shopping, dining options, and more. + Maps of walking routes show you the best ways to maximize your time. DK's famous full-color photography and museum floor plans, along with just the right amount of coverage of the city's history and culture, provide inspiration as you explore.




DK Eyewitness Rome


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Whether you want to wander through the ruins of the Roman Forum, gaze up at the spectacular ceiling of the Sistine Chapel or taste the world-famous food in the markets of Campo de' Flori, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Rome has to offer. An eternal city fusing ancient wonders with a modern metropolis, Rome brings history to life like nowhere else. Grab an espresso and immerse yourself in the iconic city streets, navigating cobbled alleyways and popular piazzas. Or stroll through the leafy expanses of Villa Borghese and unwind with a wine on a pavement café. Our updated guide brings Rome to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the city's iconic buildings and neighbourhoods. DK Eyewitness Rome is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. Inside DK Eyewitness Rome you will find: - A fully-illustrated top experiences guide: our expert pick of Rome's must-sees and hidden gems - Accessible itineraries to make the most out of each and every day - Expert advice: honest recommendations for getting around safely, when to visit each sight, what to do before you visit, and how to save time and money - Colour-coded chapters to every part of Rome, from the Capitol to Trastevere, Campo de' Fiori to the Vatican - Practical tips: the best places to eat, drink, shop and stay - Detailed maps and walks to help you navigate the region country easily and confidently - Covers: Capitol, Forum and Palatine, Piazza della Rotonda, Piazza Navona, Piazza di Spagna and Villa Borghese, Campo de' Fiori, Quirinal and Monti, Esquiline, Lateran, Caracalla, Aventine, Trastevere, Janiculum, Vatican, Via Veneto, Beyond the Centre Touring the country? Try our DK Eyewitness Italy. Want the best of Rome in your pocket? Try our DK Eyewitness Top 10 Rome. About DK Eyewitness: At DK Eyewitness, we believe in the power of discovery. We make it easy for you to explore your dream destinations. DK Eyewitness travel guides have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 1993. Filled with expert advice, striking photography and detailed illustrations, our highly visual DK Eyewitness guides will get you closer to your next adventure. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations, from pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides. Named Top Guidebook Series at the 2020 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, we know that wherever you go next, your DK Eyewitness travel guides are the perfect companion.




DK Top 10 Naples and the Amalfi Coast


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With vibrant city streets, sun-kissed beaches, ancient cities and island paradises on offer, it's hard to not fall in love with this region. Your DK Eyewitness Top 10 travel guide ensures you'll find your way around Naples and the Amalfi Coast with absolute ease. Our regularly updated Top 10 travel guide breaks down the best of Naples and the Amalfi Coast into helpful lists of ten - from our own selected highlights to the best piazzas and fountains, beaches, romantic spots, restaurants and shops. You'll discover: - Seven easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week - Detailed Top 10 lists of Naples and the Amalfi Coast's must-sees, including comprehensive descriptions of the - Palazzo Reale, Castel Nuovo, Duomo, Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Capodimonte, Certosa e Museo di San - - Martino, Pompeii, Herculaneum, Capri, Amalfi, Ravello, Positano and Paestum - Naples and the Amalfi Coast's most interesting areas, with the best places for shopping, savoring Neapolitan cuisine and sightseeing - Inspiration for different things to enjoy during your trip - including family activities, hidden gems off the beaten track and things to do for free - Street-smart advice: get ready, get around, and stay safe DK Eyewitness Top 10s have been helping travelers to make the most of their breaks since 2002. Looking for more on Italy's culture, history and attractions? Try our DK Eyewitness Naples and the Amalfi Coast or our DK Eyewitness Italy.




Lonely Planet Rome


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Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Rome is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Channel your inner gladiator at the Colosseum, spend hours wandering the vast Vatican Museums, or toss a coin and make a wish at Trevi Fountain; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Rome and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Rome Travel Guide: Full-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, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - including history, art, architecture, literature, cinema, music, cuisine, wine and the Roman way of life Covers Ancient Rome, Centro Storico, Tridente, Trevi, Vatican City, Monti, Esquilino, Trastevere, Gianicolo, Testaccio, Villa Borghese, Lazio, and more eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Rome, our most comprehensive guide to Rome, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world’s number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we’ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You’ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.




Rick Steves Mediterranean Cruise Ports


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Set sail and dive into Europe's magnificent port cities with Rick Steves Mediterranean Cruise Ports! Inside you'll find: Rick's expert advice on making the most of your time on a cruise and fully experiencing each city, with thorough coverage of 23 ports of call Practical travel strategies including how to choose and book your cruise, adjust to life on board on the ship, and save money Self-guided walks and tours of each port city so you can hit the best sights, sample authentic cuisine, and get to know the culture, even with a short amount of time Essential logistics including step-by-step instructions for arriving at each terminal, getting into town, and finding necessary services like ATMs and pharmacies Rick's reliable tips and candid advice on how to beat the crowds, skip lines, and avoid tourist traps Helpful reference photos throughout and full-color maps of each city Useful tools like mini-phrasebooks, detailed instructions for any visa requirements, hotel and airport recommendations for cruise access cities, and what to do if you miss your ship Full list of coverage: Provence, Marseille, Toulon and the Port of La Seyne-sur-Mer, Cassis, Aix-en-Provence, Nice, Villefrance-sur-Mer, Cap Ferrat, Monaco, Cannes, Antibes, Florence, Pisa, Lucca, the Port of Livorno, Rome, the Port of Civitaveccia, Naples, Sorrento, Capri, Pompeii, Herculaneum, the Amalfi Coast, Venice, Split, Dubrovnik, Athens, the Port of Piraeus, Mykonos, Santorini, Corfu, Olympia and the Port of Katakolo, Crete and the Port of Heraklion, Rhodes, Istanbul, Ephesus, and The Port of Kusadasi Maximize your time and savor every moment in port with Rick's practical tips, thoughtful advice, and reliable expertise. Heading north? Pick up Rick Steves Scandinavian & Northern European Cruise Ports.




Top 10 Guide to Key Rome Sights


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Welcome to Rome From its legendary beginnings almost three thousand years ago, Rome grew to rule a vast empire. Today, it remains one of the greatest cities in the world. Powerful, dynamic, pulsating with life and history, Rome continues to be the inspiration of artists and writers- just as it has been for centuries. Rome is a city where ancient history is juxtaposed with contemporary culture on every corner. There is more to experience in just a few Roman blocks than in most other cities. It would be a disappointment to visti Rome and not take in the very best it has to offer. THE TOP 10 GUIDE TO ROME is designed in easy-to-read lists to help the average traveler navigate through Rome’s bustling attractions. Turn the pages and let it lead you through a tour of the city- and of history. Author Sharri Whiting ensures that you experience the city’s crown jewels: museums, panoramas, art, and culture. Whether you are visiting for a few days or a few weeks, on a business trip or a family vacation, THE TOP 10 GUIDE TO ROME is the only book you will need. THE TOP 10 TRAVEL GUIDES are designed to meet the needs of today’s sophisticated travelers. They highlight the best the world has to offer. They are available for other cities. Readers of THE TOP 10 GUIDE TO ROME might also be interested in THE TOP 10 GUIDE TO KEY ITALIAN PHRASES. Best wishes for an exciting visit to Rome.




Top 10 Rome


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Now available in ePub format. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Rome will lead travelers straight to the very best this city has to offer. Whether one is looking for the things not to miss at the Top 10 sights or the best nightspots, this guide is the perfect travel companion. Readers can rely on dozens of Top 10 lists--from the Top 10 museums to the Top 10 events and festivals. There's even a list of the Top 10 things to avoid. The guide is divided by area with restaurant reviews for each, as well as recommendations for hotels, bars, and places to shop. Travelers will find the insider knowledge they need to explore effortlessly every corner of this city with DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Rome.




The Revealed Rome Handbook


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Experience Rome like a local with this easy-to-navigate handbook. Newly updated for 2020, it's filled with tips, tricks, and local secrets to exploring the Eternal City. Written by Amanda Ruggeri, BBC editor, travel journalist and the blogger behind www.revealedrome.com, this book is not your average guidebook. Instead, it's full of advice to help you enjoy every aspect of your trip, including tips like:-how to pick an authentic Roman restaurant at a glance-budget accommodation options beyond AirBnB-how to avoid the tourist traps -- and where to go instead-the place where you should never, ever take a taxi-how to skip the lines at the Colosseum, the Vatican and more-how to eat gluten-free or vegetarian in Italy-whether you should invest in a Roma Pass-one thing to never use Tripadvisor for -key tips for trains and public transport-where to go for authentic, well-priced, independent shops and boutiques-how to protect yourself from pickpockets...and much, much more.Whether you're coming to Rome for the first time or the fifth, take it from previous readers and their reviews: You'll find this book one of the most useful tools to not only plan your trip, but to have the most rewarding, fun time possible.