Rome

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.
 
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. Get to the heart of Rome and begin your journey now!
 
Inside:
✓ 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
✓ Over 40 colour maps
 
Covers:
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.