Rome | Duncan Garwood

History, human genius and the hot midday sun have conspired to make Rome one of the world s most seductive and thrilling cities. This new edition of the Lonely Planet Rome guidebook showcases full-colour maps, new planning features and tours that cover all the highlights of Rome and more. Brilliant photo spreads and illustrations of top Roman sights, including the Forum and the Colosseum, and a section that reveals the hidden gems of the city's top museums. Inside this book: - Comprehensive map section. - Feature coverage of top sights. - In-depth background on Rome s art & architecture. - Contains essential phrases but a Lonely Planet Italian phrasebook is also recommended. We know because we go: every Lonely Planet guide is 100% researched and updates by our authors on-the-ground