Discover the best of Rome with this compact, practical, entertaining Pocket Rough Guide.
This slim, trim treasure trove of trustworthy travel information is ideal for short trip travellers, and covers all the key sights (the Colosseum, Forum, the Pantheon, the Vatican), restaurants, shops, cafes and bars, plus inspired ideas for day-trips, with honest independent recommendations from expert authors.
Features of Pocket Rough Guide Rome:
Practical travel tips: what to see and where to sleep, eat, drink and shop - Pocket Rough Guide Rome features specially selected recommendations for every taste and budget.
Honest independent reviews: written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, our expert writers will help you make the most of your trip to Rome.
Incisive area-by-area overviews: covering the Centro Storico, Capitoline Hill, the Vatican and more, the practical Places section provides all you need to know about must-see sights and the best places to eat, drink, sleep and shop.
Time-saving itineraries: the routes suggested by Rough Guides' expert writers cover top attractions like the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps, and hidden gems like the fresco-splashed Santi Quattro Coronati and the secret rooms of St Ignatius.
Day-trips - venture further afield to Ostia Antica or Tivoli. This tells you why to go, how to get there, and what to see when you arrive.
Compact format: packed with pertinent practical information, this is a convenient companion when you're out and about exploring Piazza di Spagna or Campo de' Fiori.
Attractive user-friendly design: features fresh magazine-style layout, inspirational colour photography and colour-coded maps throughout.
Essentials: includes invaluable background information on how to get to Villa Borghese, getting around, health, tourist information, festivals and events, plus an A-Z directory and handy language section and glossary.
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