Rome - Understand Rome & Survial Guide (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet
All the info you need on everything from history, art, architecture and current events to public transport, money, the internet...you name it. Get tips for women travellers and travellers with disabilities, as well as a handy language guide and glossary.
a rundown on recent elections, drama in the Vatican and how spending cuts are affecting every day Rome
info on Rome’s architectural heritage and trends from ancient designs to the latest futuristic buildings
full coverage of the rich array of art on display in Rome’s museums and churches, and the influences behind the great artists and sculptors
details on what is really like to live in Rome today, from religion, work, home life and family and how Romans like to spend their leisure time
Coverage includes: Rome Today, History: The Myth of Ancient Rome, Legacy of an Empire, Christianity & Papal Power, Renaissance - a New Beginning, Power & Corruption, The First Tourists and The Ghosts of Fascism, The Arts, Architecture, The Roman Way of Life, Transport, Directory A-Z and Language.
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