Books by Agnes Crawford
The Rough Guide to Rome (Rough Guides)
by Rough Guides, Agnes Crawford
The Rough Guide to Rome
Make the most of your time on Earth with the ultimate travel guides.
Discover the eternal city with the most in-the-know and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to brave the crowds visiting the Sistine Chapel, pick up picnic supplies at a mouthwatering market or shop till you drop on Via dei Condotti, The Rough Guide to Rome will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink and relax along the way.
Inside The Rough Guide to Rome
Independent, trusted reviews written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and insight, to help you get the most out of your visit, with options to suit every budget. Full-colour maps throughout - navigate the backstreets of Trastevere or the ruins of the Palatine Hill without needing to get online. Itineraries - carefully planned routes, both by day and by theme, to help you organize your trip. Detailed coverage - whether in the city centre or away from the hordes in the more residential neighbourhoods, this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way. Areas covered include: the Centro Storico; the Vatican; Campo de'Fiori and the Ghetto; Piazza Venezia and the Capitoline Hill; the Tridenti and Trevi; the Quirinale and Via Veneto; Monti, Termini and the Esquiline Hill; Trastevere and the Janiculum Hill; Villa Borghese; the Aventine Hill, Testaccio and Ostiense; plus day-trips to Ostia Antica, Tivoli, Viterbo and more. Attractions include: the Colosseum; the Forum; Circus Maximus; the Pantheon; St Peter's; Galleria Borghese; Capitoline Museums; Vatican Museums; Trevi Fountain; Domus Aurea; Piazza Navona; Camp de'Fiori; and Ara Pacis. Listings chapters - from accommodation to eating and drinking, clubs and live music, culture and entertainment, plus festivals, shops and markets, LGBT Rome, sports and Kids' Rome. Basics - essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport including a rundown of useful bus and tram routes, city tours, the media, public holidays, tourist passes and more. Background information - a Contexts chapter devoted to history, architecture, books and films, plus a handy language section and glossary. About Rough Guides: Rough Guides have been inspiring travellers for over 35 years, with over 30 million copies sold globally. Synonymous with practical travel tips, quality writing and a trustworthy 'tell it like it is' ethos, the Rough Guides list includes more than 260 travel guides to 120+ destinations, gift-books and phrasebooks.
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The Rough Guide to Rome (Rough Guides)
by Rough Guides, Agnes Crawford
The most readable introduction available to the sights and attractions of one of the greatest cities on earth.
Everything you need to know about Rome's iconic landmarks, ancient buildings, and distinctive neighborhoods — as well as the inside track on the best of the city's restaurants, wine bars, shops, markets, and much more — is presented in a full-color, user-friendly format with dozens of beautiful photos and color-coded maps.
Step foot inside the Colosseum, explore the Piazza Navona, visit the miraculous Sistine Chapel, and stroll through the streets with a gelato in hand. With expert history and background on the art and architecture, and features on the best places for Roman pizza, the city's best hotel bars, and cutting-edge cuisine, The Rough Guide to Rome has everything you need to make the most of your stay. There's no better single-volume guide to Rome.
Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Rome.
Series Overview: For more than thirty years, adventurous travelers have turned to Rough Guides for up-to-date and intuitive information from expert authors. With opinionated and lively writing, honest reviews, and a strong cultural background, Rough Guides travel books bring more than 200 destinations to life. Visit RoughGuides.com to learn more.
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