A heady mix of haunting ruins, awe-inspiring art and vibrant street life, Italy’s hot-blooded capital is one of the world’s most romantic and charismatic cities. Lonely Planet is your passport to Rome, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.
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Feel the drama at the Colosseum, gaze in awe at the Sistine Chapel ceiling, and feel small under the vast dome of the Pantheon; all with your trusted travel companion.
Lonely Planet writer Duncan Garwood describes why he loves Rome. "As much as its obvious beauty, what I love about Rome are its details: the cobbled lanes and hidden corners, the towering pine trees and vivid colours, the aroma of freshly ground coffee wafting out of cafes. the city's streets and piazzaz are an endless source of entertainment to me, even after almost two decades of living here, and I still get a kick out of seeing places I read about as a schoolkid. I'm also a big fan of roman cuisine, and there's little I love more than a long lunch at a favourite trattoria."
Rome Top 10
1. Colosseum
2. Vatican Museums
3. Pantheon
4. Museo e Galleria Borghese
5. St Peter's Basilica
6. Via Appia Antica
7. Trastevere
8. Roman Forum
9. Trevi Fountain
10. Piazza Navona
Inside Lonely Planet’s 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
- Honest review 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 – Rome today, history, arts, architecture, the Roman way of life, food, drink
- Free, convenient pull-out city map (included in print version), plus over 40 colour maps
Coverage includes: 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
Writers: Duncan Garwood, Alexis Averbuck, Virginia Maxwell
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