Pocket Rough Guide Rome

Discover the best of Rome with this compact, practical, entertaining Pocket Rough Guide. This slim, trim treasure trove of trustworthy travel information is ideal for travellers on short trips, and covers all the key sights such as the Vatican Museums, Villa Borghese, Roman Forum, Piazza Navona, restaurants, shops, cafes and bars, plus inspired ideas for day-trips, with honest independent recommendations from expert authors.

The Pocket Rough Guide Rome covers: The Centro Storico; Campo de' Fiori, the Ghetto and around; Piazza Venezia and the Capitoline Hill; Ancient Rome; The Tridente, Trevi and Quirinale; Monti, Termini and the Esquiline; The Celian Hill and San Giovanni; The Aventine Hill and South; Trastevere and the Janiculum Hill; Villa Borghese and North; The Vatican; Day-trips.

Inside this travel guide you will find:

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER

Experiences for every kind of trip to Rome, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Capitoline Hill to family activities in child-friendly places, like Monti or or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Campo de' Fiori.

INCISIVE AREA-BY-AREA OVERVIEWS
Covering Centro Storico, Piazza Venezia, Ancient Rome and more, the practical Places section provides all you need to know about must-see sights and the best places to eat, drink, sleep and shop.

TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES
The routes suggested by Rough Guides' expert writers cover top attractions like Galleria Borghese and Spanish Steps and hidden gems like Santa Maria Maggiore and Via del Corso.

DAY-TRIPS
Venture further afield to Villa Borghese or the Vatican. This tells you why to go, how to get there, and what to see when you arrive.

HONEST INDEPENDENT REVIEWS
Written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, our expert writers will help you make the most of your trip to Rome.

COMPACT FORMAT
Packed with pertinent practical information, this is a convenient companion when you're out and about exploring Rome.

HANDY PULL-OUT MAP
With every major sight and listing highlighted, the pull-out map makes on-the-ground navigation easy.

ATTRACTIVE USER-FRIENDLY DESIGN
Features fresh magazine-style layout, inspirational colour photography and colour-coded maps throughout.

PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS
Includes invaluable background information on how to get to Rome, getting around, health guidance, tourist information, festivals and events, plus an A–Z directory and a handy language section and glossary.