- ISBN13: 9780756660772
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
This book divides central Rome into 16 areas and has further sections for sights on the outskirts of the city; including some day trips as well as some suggested walks. Each of the main areas has its own chapter and contains a selection of sights that convey some of its history and distinctive character. The bird’s-eye view maps, photographs, 3-D aerial views of Rome’s most interesting districts, the floor plans of all the major sights and the huge selection of ho… More >>
you should buy this book. We spent four days there and used this book to navigate around the city. What this book doesn’t tell you is that Rome (and it’s monuments!!!) is covered in grafitti and trash… for that I only give this book four stars.
Rating: 4 / 5
IF YOU ARE PLANNING A TRIP TO ROME IN THE NEAR FUTURE THEN THIS BOOK AND THE LAMINATED STREETWISE ROME MAP IS LIKE A BIBLE TO YOU. THE PICTURES IN THIS BOOK IS OUTSTANDING. THE AUTHOR BREAKS EACH SECTION DOWN INTO MAPS, DIRECTION AND INFORMATION ON EACH MONUMENTS,CHURCHES, AND PLACES OF INTEREST IN EACH SECTION. THE BOOK ALSO DESCRIBE MOST OF THE HOTELS AND BED-N-BREAKFAST THROUGHTOUT ROME, RESTAURANTS AND SHOPPING. IT ALSO GO INTO DETAIL OF THE SUBWAY SYSTEM. WITH THIS BOOK YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WILL NOT ONLY HAVE A ROMAN VACATION YOU WILL EXPERIENCE A ROMAN EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME. WHAT REALLY STANDS OUT IS AN INDEPT OF ST. PETER’S BASILICA AND THE COLOSSEUM
Rating: 5 / 5
The quality of this copy is excellent, and the prompt mailing was a delight. Good job!
Rating: 5 / 5
IF YOU INTEND TO GO TO ROME THIS IS THE BOOK FOR YOU ANSWERS ALL YOU COULD ASK
Rating: 5 / 5
– update: ‘looks like there are 2 guides published by eyewitness; this is *NOT* the “Top 10;” it seems like several of the reviews below are based on that book, not this one. Be careful. –
5 stars? Am I reading the same book?
The book has an average of 4 pictures or graphics per page — they’re small and the text is squeezed around them. Some pages have 10 graphics or pictures. The whole thing seems like a textbook case in how not to design something to be user friendly.
I found the text to be wanting, big time! I’ve spent a lot of time with Rome guidebooks, and this is clearly the worst of the lot — sorry I spent the money. Even Fodors and Frommers are better than this. I recommend you take a look at Rick Steves (very plain, but good info) and Access (great idea of putting everything – food, hotel sights, together, block by block, but the seriies isn’t what it used to be — I think the company was sold a few years ago. The best I’ve found so far is the Rough Guide — highly recommended
Rating: 2 / 5