ROME

This fully revised and updated Berlitz Pocket Guide is packedwith all the information you need to enjoy Rome, in a genuinelypocketable format. Places to go are explored within easy-to-use,colour-coded sections, so you can locate the information you needat a glance. The city's top attractions are conveniently identifiedto help you plan your trip and to ensure you see the mostspectacular architecture, parks, fountains and other unmissableattractions. The brand new 'Perfect Day' feature is designed tolink all the most exclusive experiences that won't fail to inspireyou, beginning with breakfast on the piazza and ending with drinksat a trendy bar, helping you to plan your ideal time in the'Eternal City'. From Ancient Rome and Centro Storico to theVatican, Monti and Esquilino, all areas are covered in depthalongside full-colour photographs that give a highly visualintroduction to the city. Full colour fold-out maps provide instantorientation wherever you are and include a plan of theMetro/Suburban Rail. For those wanting to travel further afieldthere is information on the best excursions, including a trip topicturesque Tivoli amid the Sabine Hills. A concise history chapterand the handy cultural tips throughout the guide combine to giveyou a deeper understanding of Rome's past and present, fromemperors and popes to the post-war 'miracle'. There are also plentyof ideas for how to spend your leisure time, whatever yourinterests, from chic shopping and classical concerts to outdooractivities for children. The handy calendar included ensures youwon't miss out on the city's festivals and main cultural eventsthroughout the year. The 'Eating Out' chapter recommends localspecialities and provides full listings for all the best places toeat and drink, including useful Italian phrases to help you readthe menu and place your orders. Further Italian phrases can befound on the front cover flap, ideal for quick reference. Thecomprehensive 'Travel Tips' section provides an A-Z summary of allthe expert practical advice you will need, including reliablerecommendations of hotels to suit all budgets, information onhealth, transport, climate and currency, tips for travellers withdisabilities and much more. Small in size but big on content, thisguide will help you truly get to the heart of this fabulous cityand all it has to offer.

Introduction

A Brief History

Where to Go: Piazza Venezia and Capitoline Hill

Ancient Rome

Centro Storico

Spanish Steps and Tridente

The Trevi Fountain and Quirinale

Villa Borghese

The Vatican

Trastevere, The Aventine and Testaccio

Monti and Esquilino

Further Afield

Excursions. What to Do: Shopping

Entertainment

Children's Rome. Eating Out

A Z Travel Tips

Hotels

Index

Features