Rome is a heady mix of the ancient and modern: the romance of the Roman Forum, the opulence of the Pantheon, the grandeur of Saint Peter s Basilica and the Vatican Museums, and the riveting historical theater of the street. Rome in Detail is the sophisticated traveler s ultimate guide to the Eternal City. With twenty-five walking tours through nine neighborhoods, and complete with eighteen maps, this book is the ideal introduction to the city s exceptional cultural treasures, from popular favorites to lesser kwn but extraordinary sites away from the tourist throng. Unlike most travel books, this guide relies heavily on locals whose expert kwledge provide s tourists with an ample selection of the city s best attractions, hotels, restaurants, and nightspots. A Best of chapter offers information on the choicest gourmet shops, the creamiest gelato, the most romantic corners, and the liveliest marketplaces.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Rizzoli International Publications
ISBN-10
0847831183
ISBN-13
9780847831180
eBay Product ID (ePID)
95486587
Product Key Features
Author
Claudio Gatti
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Travel & Holiday Guides: General
Dimensions
Weight
578g
Height
230mm
Width
142mm
Additional Product Features
Place of Publication
NY
Spine
19mm
Content Note
200 Colour
Author Biography
Claudio Gatti, who serves as the series editor, has worked for Corriere della Sera, Il Mondo, and L Europeo. He has authored a number of books, in English and Italian, on a variety of subjects