Rome in Detail

Book Description
In this gorgeously illustrated guide to the Eternal City, travelers will be guided through familiar sites, which are an essential part of any stay in Rome--such as the Forum, the Colosseum, the Vatican, St. Peter's--as well as off-the-beaten-path cultural sites which see little tourism, but are exceptional for their historical richness and beauty.

In each of the nine neighborhoods, Rizzoli has selected one or two sites which are our favorites. Each of our favorite sites are identified in the walking tours with our logo.

Roge in Detail is the ideal guide for those who want to be introduced to every aspect of the city's exceptional cultural treasures, from familiar favorites to lesser known--but extraordinary--sites which see little tourism. For those who are repeat visitors to the city, this guide will help you experience the familiar sites anew and introduce you to off-the-beaten places which will further endear you to one of the most beautiful and intriguing cities in the world. The selection of hotels, restaurants, and specialty shops have been made with the same guiding principle: to include places which Italians themselves frequent so that the reader is sure to get the most authentic experience of the city.

Features include:

More than 300 cultural sites and more than 200 listings for the best hotels, restaurants, cafés, and specialty shops

25 walking tours

20 detailed maps

Recommendations for the best restaurants by Roman native Domenico Nucera, Italy's noted food critic

"Best of" chapter which offers information on the following:

Most romantic places (including information on how to get married in Rome)

Best flea markets

Best hotel swimming pools

Best vegetarian restaurants

Best golf courses and ranges

Best gourmet stores

Best salad bars

Best bread

Best tea rooms

Best chocolate

Best gelato

Best herb and spice stores.


From the Inside Flap
Rizzoli, considered one of the most respected Italian trade names, is proud to announce the debut of its travel guide series for Italy. Unlike other conventional guides which only cover predictable tourist spots, the Rizzoli Guides are comprehensive in that they feature familiar favorites, but with an emphasis on intriguing cultural sites and commercial points of interest. This unique approach to Rome's treasures allows the traveler to experience and know the city as natives do, giving the sophisticated traveler a new perspective on the Eternal City. The volume on Rome begins the series and will be followed by Florence and Venice.
Each of the nine chapters provide two detailed maps and entries on every major site in that section of the city. Walking tours–twenty-five in all–and special "focus" sections are the heart of the guide focusing on Rome off-the beaten-path. For instance, take an alternative itinerary through the Vatican's vast collections of art and antiquities or explore Nero's residence, the Domus Aurea. The guide also features over two hundred restaurants, cafes, hotels, and shops that are favored by Romans. An extensive "Best of" section begins the volume and includes everything from the best gelateria to the best swimming pools in the city.

This guide includes:

Twenty-five walking tours
Eighteen detailed maps
Three hundred cultural sites
Two hundred restaurants, hotels, and stores

About the Author
Authors: Claudio Gatti is the editor-in-chief of Italy Daily, the English-language supplement devoted to Italy for the International Herald Tribune. Prior to forming Italy Daily in 1998, he worked for Corriere della Sera, Il Mondo, and L'Europeo.

John Moretti has lived in Italy for five years. Before joining the staff of Italy Daily, he was a contributor to several magazines and newspapers, including The Independent on Sunday; Time Out; and the online edition of the Financial Times.


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In this gorgeously illustrated guide to the Eternal City, travelers will be guided through familiar sites, which are an essential part of any stay in Rome--such as the Forum, the Colosseum, the Vatican, St. Peter's--as well as off-the-beaten-path cultural sites which see little tourism, but are exceptional for their historical richness and beauty.

In each of the nine neighborhoods, Rizzoli has selected one or two sites which are our favorites. Each of our favorite sites are identified in the walking tours with our logo.

Roge in Detail is the ideal guide for those who want to be introduced to every aspect of the city's exceptional cultural treasures, from familiar favorites to lesser known--but extraordinary--sites which see little tourism. For those who are repeat visitors to the city, this guide will help you experience the familiar sites anew and introduce you to off-the-beaten places which will further endear you to one of the most beautiful and intriguing cities in the world. The selection of hotels, restaurants, and specialty shops have been made with the same guiding principle: to include places which Italians themselves frequent so that the reader is sure to get the most authentic experience of the city.


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