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Rick Steves’ Rome 2009 allows any traveler to enjoy the sights and appreciate the lively culture of Italy’s capital and the center of the ancient world, from the architectural wonder of the Colosseum to a great cappuccino at a local café. Rick offers expert advice on all of the must-see destinations, including the Pantheon, St. Peter’s Basilica, and the Sistine Chapel. With detailed tours of Rome’s best museums and historic sights as well as unique walks through local neighborhoods, Rick Steves’ Rome 2009 is the definitive guide to this world-class city.

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  • Paperback: 432 pages
  • Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing; Second Edition edition (September 1, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1598801228
  • ISBN-13: 978-1598801224
  • Product Dimensions: 8 x 4.5 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #107,038 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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main courtyard, bike rental, transportation connections, holy door, several overnight options, last entry one hour, bronze canopy, one hour before sunset, left transept, fascist architecture
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Vatican Museum, Capitol Hill, Peter's Basilica, Piazza Venezia, Spanish Steps, Via del Corso, Appian Way, Sistine Chapel, Palatine Hill, San Giovanni, Via Nazionale, Santa Maria, Borghese Gallery, Peter's Square, Getting There, Largo Argentina, Julius Caesar, Victor Emmanuel Monument, Vatican City, Piazza Navona, Fori Imperiali, Roman Forum, Piazza del Popolo, Length of This Tour, Ostia Antica
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Good Book, But Take Another As Well, June 14, 2009
Recently spent a week in Rome with the family. My 12th trip, the family's first. We took Rick's book and DK Eyewitness Travel Rome. Rick's book is a great book. Lots of detail and a clear picture of some out of the way places in Rome. Rick has a good eye and his research is second to none. His descriptions of places and events are as good, or better, than a tour guide. That is the good, and bad, news.
If you are interested in what Rick is interested in, you'll do great. If not, you may miss out on a lot of sights and attractions. Some of his favorite places are virtually next to other attractions of which his book makes no mention.
Rick's tours and focus have a definite "Christian" slant. While early Christianity and the Catholic Church play a huge role in Rome and its' place in history, I felt his self guided tours and places to visit steered the reader more to this part of Rome than necessary.
On the other hand, the DK Eyewitness Traveler Rome packs a tremendous amount into their book, but lacks the detail and descriptions of Rick's book.
We used each book about evenly, with a slight advantage to the DK book. Towards the end of our stay, after becoming more comfortable in our surroundings, we found ourselves using the DK book more and more.

A hint that neither book mention: Men..wear pants and polo or short sleeve shirts; women and girls...forget about the short-shorts, tank, tops, or spaghetti strap tops. Many, many of the attractions associated with the Church, from the Vatican to The Capuchin Monks Crypt, REQUIRE modest dress. Women must have covered shoulders and appropriate length leg coverings (like capris or a skirt). Likewise men shouldn't show up in shorts and muscle t-shirts.
Also for women...those great looking sandals you like so much...ok to bring them, but not the best thing for walking around Rome. Most of the tourist areas are cobble stone or Roman roads. Comfort is a must.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Travel Tool, December 27, 2008
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I am really glad I purchased this for our recent family trip to Rome. We did use it ALOT! It doesn't have everything in Rome to see but it has all the Majors!! Was especially helpful when we didn't really know the background story on some of the peices in the National History Museum. This book is really good if you don't plan on taking tours in Rome with is almost impossible with how many tours out there that they offer you. Maps are especially helpful for the areas where your bigger map doesn't go into as much detail.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Rick Steves, March 10, 2009
It was very helpful that I had this book while I was in Rome at the end of February this year. It was the first time I've been in Rome. I could be able to find any information that I need regarding a one week stay in Rome including sight seeing, sleeping, eating and even shopping.
I will buy Rick Steves's guide books whenever I decide to travel to any place in Europe in future.
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