Explore Rome
By: contributors, Solveig Steinhardt, Éowyn Kerr
Contributors: Kerr, Éowyn, author
Edition: First edition.
Series: Insight guides. Explore -- [vol. 11]; Insight guides
Publisher: APA Publications
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Singapore
Language: eng
Number of pages: 144
ISBN-13: 9781780056548
Subjects: Guidebooks; Tours
Other titles: Rome; Insight guides explore Rome
Description: Few cities are as historically rich as Rome, with its layers of treasures from the days of the ancient empire to medieval and Renaissance times, all juxtaposed with buzz of the modern capital. Explore Rome will lead you to the heart of the city: a brand-new, full-colour guide containing 17 easy-to-follow routes that take in the city centre's monuments - including a detailed itinerary around the Colosseum - as well as people-watching opportunities on the Spanish Steps, art treasures at the Vatican, trendy bars in Trastevere, and excursions to the ancient Roman villas and Castelli. Insight's trademark cultural coverage perfectly sets the routes in context, with introductions to Roman cuisine, the city's great shopping and its key historical dates. Hand-picked places to eat and drink are highlighted in each tour and in the directory section, which contains a wealth of practical information including a language guide, as well as a range of carefully selected hotels to suit all budgets. All routes are plotted on the useful pull-out map, and the beautiful photography shows off the splendour of Rome. Whether you are new to the city or a repeat visitor, and however long your stay, Explore Rome will help you discover the very best of the "eternal city".
Notes: "The best routes around the city"--Cover.

Map on lining pages.

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Recommended routes for art in churches; title: Recommended routes for children; title: Recommended routes for classic cafés; title: Recommended routes for fine art enthusiasts; title: Recommended routes for food and wine; title: Recommended routes for history buffs; title: Recommended routes for romantic Rome; title: Recommended routes for shopping; title: Introduction (Explore Rome ; Food and drink ; Shopping ; Entertainment ; Museum ; History: key dates); title: Best routes (1. Capitoline Hill and Roman Forum ; 2. The Colosseum ; 3. Piazaa Navona to Campo de'Fiori ; 4. Ara Pascis to the Pantheon ; 5. Spanish Steps, Tridente and Trevi Fountain ; 6. Qurinale, Barberini and Via Veneto ; 7. Villa Borghese to Piazza del Popolo ; 8. The Vatican ; 8. Castel Sant'Angelo to the Gianicolo ; 10. Jewish Quarter and Trastevere ; 11. Aventino and Testaccio ; 12. San Giovanni and Esquilino ; 13. Diocletian Complex and Monti ; 14. The Appian Way ; 15. Tivoli's villas ; 16. Castelli Romani ; 17. Ostia Antica); title: Directory.