Rome and Environs (Blue Guides)

by Alta Macadam (Author)

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  Paperback
  1998

  $3.25

  Rome is best seen on foot. This guidebook, with its maps and plans, is written to help those interested in the history and culture of this great city. It gives directions for the complicated sites such as the Forum and the Vatican. It provides coverage of Rome's artistic heritage - the monuments of ancient Rome, museums, palaces, hundreds of churches, fountains and gardens, also includes 27 chapters devoted to walks around the city. For days out of the city, there are descriptions of Trivoli, Hadrian's villa and Ostia Antica. There is a detailed section at the start of the book to help with planning a visit. An important new feature is the inclusion of hotel and restaurant recommendations.

• Used

  Paperback
  2000

  $3.25

  More than 30 walks to every corner of the celebrated city of Rome are presented in this tourist's guide, accompanied by a 16-page colour street map and numerous plans of sites, churches and museums. The handbook also covers day trips out of Rome, offering descriptions of Ostia Antica, Tivoli and Hadrian's Villa. The practical information section addresses the essentials such as where to eat and stay, advice on public transport, annual events, and the best times for visiting churches and museums.