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Lonely Planet Romeis your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Stare in awe at the Sistine Chapel, sip a cappuccino on a cobbledpiazza (square) or walk in the footsteps of gladiators at the Colosseum; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Rome and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet's Rome Travel Guide:

• Full-colourmaps and images throughout
• Highlightsand itineraries show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests
• Insider tips save you time and money, and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
• Essential infoat your fingertips - including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices
• Honest reviews for all budgets - including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
• Cultural insights give you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including history, art, architecture, literature, cinema, music, cuisine, wine and the Roman way of life
• Free, convenient pull-outRome map (included in print version), plus over 37 colour maps
• Useful features - includingWalking Tours, Travel with Children,andDay Trips
• Coverage of Ancient Rome, Centro Storico, Tridente, Trevi, Vatican City, Monti, Esquilino, Trastevere, Gianicolo, Testaccio, Villa Borghese, highlights of Lazio, and more

The Perfect Choice:Lonely Planet Rome, our most comprehensive guide to Rome, is perfect for those planning to both explore the top sights and take the road less travelled.

• Looking for just the highlights of Rome? Check outLonely Planet's Discover Rome, a photo-rich guide to the city's most popular attractions, orLonely Planet's Pocket Rome, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip.
• Looking for more extensive coverage? Check outLonely Planet's Italyguide for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer, orLonely Planet's Discover Italy,a photo-rich guide to the country's most popular attractions.

Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Duncan Garwood and Abigail Blasi.

About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in.

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