When in Rome, do as the Romans do-enjoy life! Take in the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel. The Coliseum, where you can walk a subterranean corridor that was once the passageway for gladiators and animals. Incredible museums, art, and sculpture. Rome enshrines centuries of history amid an atmosphere of modern vitality. From ancient ruins to nightlife hot spots, this friendly guide helps you experience it all, with information on:
Figuring out the neighborhoods and getting around
Shopping department stores, the market, or neighborhood specialty shops
Great souvenirs, ranging from antique prints to cardinal socks
Optional, more specialized itineraries, including Rome for Architecture Lovers and Rome for Michelangelo Lovers
Five day trips, including Tivoli with its villas and The Castelli Romani and their Italian wines
Like every For Dummies travel guide, Rome For Dummies includes:
Down-to-earth trip-planning advice
What you shouldn't miss-and what you can skip
The best hotels and restaurants for every budget
Handy Post-it Flags to mark your favorite pages
- ISBN10 0471943487
- ISBN13 9780471943488
- Publish Date 15 May 2006
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 27 July 2011
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Imprint John Wiley & Sons Ltd
- Format eBook
- Pages 288
- Language English
- URL http://wiley.com