Rome Walking Guide: Where to Go, Where to Eat, What to Do (Just Marvelous Walking Tours) (Paperback)

by Jeanne Oelerich (Author)

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Product Description
The Coliseum, the Forum, and Rome's other famous sights are explored by Oelerich, who combines history with information for the visitor on foot. These pages are loaded with large, detailed, easy-to-read maps, diagrams, and information on restaurants, and museums.16 pp.

About the Author
Jeanne Oelerich is the author of all six titles in the Walking Guide series. She lives in Glencoe, Illinois. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 16 pages
• Publisher: Just Marvelous; 2nd edition (March 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1882546121
• ISBN-13: 978-1882546121
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 4.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,472,066 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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43 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars how to get lost in Rome, December 1, 1999

By	Sandy Gelpieryn (New York) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This Rome Walking Guide included an eclectic mix of sites to visit, and the walks were comprehensive. However, it omitted precise directions to and from each attraction. Addresses for most sites were omitted, as were many street names. The included maps were not very detailed and ended up confusing us more than helping. We found ourselves frustrated and lost more times than not. The compact size of the guide made it easy to carry around, but it was lacking in historical background. A bit more information on the attractions would have enhanced the experience of each walk. Overall, the guide lacked clarity, detailed directions, instructions and background -- all crucial for a special experience. I would not recommend this guidebook for first time visitors to Rome.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not worth your money!, July 12, 2001

By	Frank Hunt (Plano, Texas USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

My wife and I went to Rome for a week in March of 2001. I ordered 2 publications. One of the publications was this one (I wish I didn't buy this one). This walking guide didn't provide enough detailed information (directions) to it's walking tours. The publication is not much better than a bunch of pages that were just printed off of a black and white printer. If this publication was selling for $1.95, then I would say it is worth the money (even then, I don't think you would end up using it).

If you are going to Rome for the first time, get the book called the "Eyewitness Travel Guides: Rome". This is all you will need.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A "must" for your belt-pack or backpack!, May 25, 1999

By A Customer

We carried this booklet everywhere in Rome. As we visited some of the major sights, it was a great resource of lesser-known-but-equally-great sights nearby. The diagram of the Sistine Chapel ceiling alone was worth the cost of the entire book!