Describes points of interest in each section of the city and recommends hotels, restaurants, shops, and night spots.

A collection of full-color walking guides journeys to some of the world's greatest cities to take readers on twenty-four themed walking tours through diverse areas of each city, highlighting important landmarks, off-the-beaten path attractions, historic sites, and local features with easy-to-follow maps, clear route directions, anecdotes, and first-person commentary.

A practical and unique guide, Rome Past Present appeals to the kid in all of us, with photographs of 18 of Rome's most important sites as they are today and illustrated acetate overlays showing each site in its heyday. In addition, a straight-forward text and additional photographs help bring the Eternal City to life.

Map your own adventure. Rome day by day is the perfect guide for travelers determined to know the top places to visit and the best way to see "Roma". It's written by noted travel journalist and long-time Italy resident Elizabeth Heath. She knows the city as only a local can. Packed with color photos, this bestselling guide outlines dozens of itineraries that show you how to see the best of the city in a short time, with bulleted maps leading the way from sight to sight. Featuring a full range of thematic and neighborhood tours, plus dining, lodging, shopping, nightlife, and practical visitor info, Rome Day by Day is the only guide that helps travelers organize their time to get the most out of a trip. Inside this book you'll find: - Full-color images throughout, with hundreds of photos and dozens of maps - Sample one- to three-day itineraries and neighborhood walks, including Ancient Rome, Vatican City, Piazza Navona & the Pantheon, the Underground City, Rome's Best Churches, and more - Star ratings for all hotels, restaurants, and attractions to clue you in on great finds and values - Info for planning romantic holidays in the city, as well as how to see important sights that are doable on a day trip, from Pompeii to the legendary seaport of Ostia Antica - Tear-resistant foldout map in a handy, reclosable plastic wallet - Foldout front cover with at-a-glance maps and quick-reference details

Jubilee 2000 is the year declared by the pope to celebrate the transition to a new millennium and Rome has been sprucing up its landmarks for this historic occasion. Dozen's of Italy's art treasures, churches and architectural sights have been restored for the many tourists and pilgrims who will visit. This 1999 edition will provide essential coverage for those planning their trips, from the best places to stay for any budget, to the glamour and excitement of Rome's nightlife and restaurants. Previous Edition ISBN: 0028612086

Frommer's Day by Day Guides Travel and food writer Eleonora Baldwin has lived in Rome since she was three years old and now shares all her favorite things about her home city in Rome Day by Day. Get all the latest updates, such as the reopening of Temple of Venus and Roma. This largest known temple of the Roman Empire, dedicated to Venus Felix, carrier of good fortune, was recently renovated and is back better than ever! Get all the details on how to be a "Savvy Traveler"—in the chapter including handy info such as Getting Around, Useful Phrases, and a Brief History—and be perfectly prepared to experience the best day trips and tours in one of the world's most amazing cities. Star ratings for all hotels, restaurants, and attractions clue readers in on great finds and values Pocket size, plus full color throughout with hundreds of photos and dozens of maps-- all at an affordable price Includes tear-resistant foldout map in a handy, reclosable plastic wallet Foldout front cover, with at-a-glance maps and quick-reference info More than 1 million copies sold

These attractively priced, four-color guides offer dozns of neighborhood and thematic tours, complete with hundreds of photos and bulleted maps that lead the way from sight to sight. Day by Days are the only guides that help travelers organize their time to get the most out of a trip. Full-color package at an affordable price Star ratings for all hotels, restaurants, and attractions Foldout front covers with maps and quick-reference information Tear-resistant map in a handy, reclosable plastic wallet Handy pocket-sized trim

Download a free companion podcast at Frommers.com Looking for a travel guide that goes where other guides fear to tread? One that rides roughshod over ad-copy puffery to smartly deliver the real scoop on a destination's sites and attractions? One that dares to be honest, hip, and fun? Look no more. Frommer's Irreverent Travel Guides are wickedly irreverent, unabashedly honest, and downright hilarious, and provide an insider's perspective on which attractions are overrated tourist traps and which are the secret gems that locals love. You'll get the lowdown on restaurants, lodging, and shopping, and even find out what the locals think of you. "Like being taken around by a savvy local," said the New York Times. "Hipper and savvier than other guides," concurred Diversion magazine. Never shy about confronting the issues, the Irreverents are guides to real travel in the real world. Includes information only a local would know, such as: Hotels for the well-heeled and the sensibly-shod Where to see monks’ bones, "talking" statues, and lesser-known Michelangelos Attractions to line up for–and those to skip Where–and when–to enjoy a proper cappuccino Shops to scour for the latest bags, boots, and papal vestments The best piazzas, outdoor cafes, and discos for people watching, wine sipping, nightclubbing, and doing as the Romans do How to tell a friendly hand gesture from a not-so-friendly one Charming outdoor spots and special museums that are far away from the crowds and motorinos

Looking for a travel guide that goes where other guides fear to tread? One that rides roughshod over ad-copy puffery to smartly deliver the real scoop on a destination's sites and attractions? One that dares to be honest, hip, and fun? Look no more. Frommer's Irreverent Travel Guides are wickedly irreverent, unabashedly honest, and downright hilarious, and provide an insider's perspective on which attractions are overrated tourist traps and which are the secret gems that locals love. You'll get the lowdown on restaurants, lodging, and shopping, and even find out what the locals think of you. We'll give you the lowdown on the Eternal City in our all-new Frommer's Irreverent Guide to Rome, with tips on where to find the most delicious pizza, how to rent a scooter so that you can zip around Rome like the locals, and where to snag that real Italian leather coat. Find out which market to visit for exotic spices and which to visit for fresh flowers, what Rome's ìtalking statuesî are, and which nightspot to hit for the hottest techno and house music. We'll let you know which sites to line up for (the treasures of the Vatican Museum, for one), and which ones are worth skipping. Frommer's Irreverent Guide to Rome delivers all the insights and invaluable travel tips you'll need for a visit to this vibrant city where the ancient and the modern rub elbows.

From the most trusted name in travel, Frommer's Italy is a comprehensive, opinionated guide that was completely re-researched after the pandemic lockdowns. With helpful advice and honest recommendations from Frommer's expert authors, you'll walk among the ancient ruins of Pompeii, float along the canals of Venice, appreciate Renaissance masterworks in Florence, explore off-the-beaten-path Puglia and live la dolce vita in Rome--as well as discover timeless wonders such as the vineyards of Tuscany and cliff-top towns perched along the Amalfi Coast.Inside the guide: Full-color photos and helpful maps, including a detachable foldout map Detailed itineraries for planning your trip to suit your schedule and interests (and help you avoid lines and crowds) Compelling cultural information so that you'll better understand the history, cuisine, and traditions of Italy Candid reviews of the best restaurants, historic sights, museums, tours, shops, and experiences--and no-punches-pulled info on the ones not worth your time and money. We also include star ratings, so you can scan the text quickly and see which options are most appealing. Accurate, up-to-date info on transportation, useful websites, telephone numbers, health care options and more Budget-planning help with exact pricing listed, so there's never any guessing, along with ways to save money, whether you're traveling on a shoestring or in the lap of luxuryAbout Frommer's: There's a reason Frommer's has been the most trusted name in travel for more than 60 years. Arthur Frommer created the best-selling guide series in 1957 to help American servicemen fulfill their dreams of travel in Europe, and since then, we have published thousands of titles, become a household name, and helped millions upon millions of people realize their own dreams of seeing our planet. Travel is easy with Frommer's.