Blue Guide Rome, Seventh Edition (Blue Guides) [Paperback]

Alta MacAdam (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2001 | Series: Blue Guide Rome

Fully updated and revised, this is the definitive guide to Rome. Rome's remarkable history and culture are incomparable. Soak up the atmosphere of the Roman Empire in the Forum and Palatine, marvel at the size and splendor of St. Peter's and the Vatican, delight in the Baroque architecture of Bernini and Borromini, or follow the trail of celebrated painters such as Michelangelo, Raphael, and Caravaggio. Rome is a city best explored on foot. This Blue Guide has over thirty detailed walks accompanied by a comprehensive color street map, site plans, and ground plans to museums and monuments. Packed with information about the history and artistic heritage of this magnificent city, the guide includes the latest updates on restoration programs and museum re-openings. Also included are day trips out of the city to Tivoli, Hadrian's Villa, Ostia Antica, the Alban Hills, and other lovely locations. Replete with practical advice-from carefully selected hotels, restaurants, and cafés to detailed information on public transportation-this guide provides everything you need to make the most of your visit.

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About the Author

Alta Macadam has lived in Italy for twenty-five years. She is also the author of Blue Guides Tuscany, Umbria, Florence, Sicily, and Venice.

Product Details

• Paperback: 528 pages
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company; 7th edition (January 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0393321460
• ISBN-13: 978-0393321463
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 4.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,644,793 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Definitive, February 3, 2008

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This review is from: Blue Guide Rome, Seventh Edition (Blue Guides) (Paperback)

My husband and I travel every chance we get, and wherever we go, we take two guidebooks, one with color photos and overviews of major sites, and the other, the Blue Guide for the city or region in question. Blue Guides are not the practical choice for making reservations, finding out prices, or navigating the local transportation choices. When it comes to detail, however, about history, culture, not-to-be-missed or off-the-beaten-track treasures, they have no equal. City Guide Rome is no exception. Because of this resource, we discovered San Clemente, with its amazing subterranean world beyond the Coliseum, the remarkable early Christian Church of St Agnese Fuori le Mure, and the lovely Roseto rose gardens. The background information provided for all listings is well researched, detailed, and interesting. Blue Guide Rome is worth every penny for travelers in search of an in-depth adventure.