Insight Compact Guide Rome (Insight Compact Guides) - Softcover

Thoma, Wolfgang

Softcover

ISBN 10: 158573215X ISBN 13: 9781585732159

Publisher: Insight Guides, 2004

Synopsis

Compact Guide Rome includes a chapter detailing Rome's history and culture, 13 tours and excursions taking in sights ranging from the 1st-century BC Pantheon to the ornate Fontana di Trevi, leisure-time suggestions, and a comprehensive information section packed with essential contact addresses and numbers. Plus around 180 quality photographs and maps.

About this title

Book Description:

This book covers the 13 neighbourhoods of the city that visitors will want to see and includes a section on excursions from Rome to Ostia, Tivoli, the Castelli Romani and Etruscan towns. A detailed history section covers the founding of this great city, through ancient Rome, Italian Unification, Mussolini to the rise of Berlusconi. Essays on architecture, food and drink, and shopping provide interesting background information. Full colour mapping and photography throughout.

From the Back Cover:

A highly visual guide to Rome, the capital of Italy and one of the most exhilarating cities in the world. This wonderful guide provides fascinating historical and cultural background, as well as practical information and reliable recommendations for attractions, hotels, restaurants, bars, and shops.

This books covers the 13 neighborhoods of the city that visitors will want to see, including Ostia, Tivoli, the Castelli Romani, and Etruscan towns. A detailed history section covers the founding of this great city, through ancient Rome, Italian Unification, and the rise of Berlusconi. Essays on architecture, food, drink, and shopping provide interesting background information. Full-color photos and maps are at your fingertips, to help your adventure run smoothly.

About this edition

• Publisher: Insight Guides
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 158573215X
• ISBN 13: 9781585732159
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128