The Rough Guide to Rome
eBook - PDF

The Rough Guide to Rome

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  1. 368 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

The Rough Guide to Rome

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About this book

The Rough Guide to Rome is the ultimate travel guide to this fascinating city, with detailed coverage of all the major sights, including some only recently opened to the public, such as the Stadium of Domitian, the Domus Aurea (Rome's most magnificent ancient building) and Mussolini's bunker at Villa Torlonia.

Get the most out of Rome with information on everything from its world-class museums and iconic ancient monuments to quirkier sights and lesser-known corners - and the best places for ice cream. Find detailed practical advice on what to see and do in Rome, relying on up-to-date descriptions of the best hotels, bars, clubs, shops and restaurants for all budgets. With clear maps, an Italian language section to help you negotiate your way around, helpful itineraries and suggested day trips, plus expert background on everything from the Sistine Chapel's frescoes to tucking into cucina Romana, The Rough Guide to Rome is all you need for the perfect trip.

Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Rome.

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Information

Publisher
Rough Guides
Print ISBN
9780241204504
eBook ISBN
9780241263631
Topic
Personal Development
Subtopic
Travel

Table of contents

  1. Contents 3
  2. INTRODUCTION 4
  3. What to see 6
  4. When to go 6
  5. Things not to miss 8
  6. Itineraries 16
  7. BASICS 18
  8. Getting there 19
  9. Arrival 21
  10. Getting around 23
  11. Media 26
  12. Money 27
  13. Travel essentials 27
  14. THE GUIDE 36
  15. 1 The Centro Storico 36
  16. 2 Campo de’ Fiori and the Ghetto 49
  17. 3 Piazza Venezia and the Capitoline Hill 61
  18. 4 Ancient Rome 73
  19. 5 The Tridente and Trevi 90
  20. 6 The Quirinale and Via Veneto 104
  21. 7 The Esquiline, Monti and Termini 114
  22. 8 The Celian Hill and San Giovanni 130
  23. 9 The Aventine Hill and south 140
  24. 10 Trastevere and the Janiculum Hill 160
  25. 11 Villa Borghese and north 170
  26. 12 The Vatican 188
  27. 13 Day-trips from Rome 213
  28. LISTINGS 230
  29. 14 Accommodation 230
  30. 15 Eating 244
  31. 16 Drinking 268
  32. 17 Clubs and live music 276
  33. 18 Culture and entertainment 280
  34. 19 Festivals 285
  35. 20 LGBT Rome 289
  36. 21 Shops and markets 292
  37. 22 Sports and outdoor activities 305
  38. 23 Kids’ Rome 310
  39. CONTEXTS 315
  40. History 316
  41. Architecture 327
  42. Books 330
  43. Films 334
  44. Language 336
  45. SMALL PRINT & INDEX 342