DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Rome will lead you straight to the best attractions this culturally rich city has to offer. Packed with photographs, illustrations and a free pull-out city map, the guide explores all of the unforgettable sights, from the Colosseum to Villa Borghese. You''ll find detailed listings of the best hotels, restaurants, bars and shops for all budgets in this fully updated and expanded guide, and insider tips on everything from soaking up the charms of the cafe scene to gaping at the ancient ruins that line the streets. DK''s uniquely visual Eyewitness Travel Guide: Rome includes cutaways, floorplans and reconstructions of the city''s stunning architecture, plus 3D aerial views of the best districts to explore on foot. The map has detailed street views of all key areas, plus there are transport maps and information on how to get around, including the most useful tickets to buy for your stay. There''s even a chart showing the distances between major sights for walkers.
DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide: Rome will lead you straight to the very best of this historic city. Whether you''re looking for the most beautiful churches, the greatest walks and itineraries or the best shops and markets; this guide is your perfect pocket-sized companion. Rely on dozens of Top 10 lists - from the Top 10 moments in history and Top 10 artistic masterpieces, to the Top 10 cultural festivals, there''s even a list of the Top 10 things to avoid! The guide is divided by area and you''ll find restaurant reviews for each, as well as recommendations for hotels, bars and places to shop. You''ll also find the insider knowledge every visitor needs to explore every corner of Rome effortlessly in the DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide: Rome and its free pull-out map. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide: Rome - showing you what others only tell you.
See the best of Rome with this streamlined, itinerary-driven guide, created in a handy, take-along format. Part of a brand-new series from National Geographic that showcases the world's great cities, Walking Rome is divided into the following sections: The Whirlwind Tours section shows you how to see the entire city in a day or a weekend; what sights will interest kids most; plus, a hedonist's tour that's pure pleasure from dawn to midnight and beyond. The Neighborhoods section of the book presents the city broken down into 15-odd itineraries that lead you on a step-by-step tour to the best sights in each of the city's greatest neighborhoods--from Rome's ancient heart to Laterano to Piazza di Spagna to Trastevere. Travel Essentials provides information on how to get to the city and how to get around, as well as hand-picked hotels and restaurants. Each itinerary includes the following features: Distinctly Rome: Explore the city through 2-page features that showcase the quintessential aspects of the city, such as Renaissance Architecture, the popes through history, and Roman baths. Here you'll get intriguing background information to help you understand why this city is one of the world's greatest. Best of: Specific thematic groupings of sights are described, such as coffee and cafes, street markets, and gelato shops. In-depth: These spreads take a deep dive into a major museum or other sight--the Colosseum, Palazzo Barberini, and Galleria Borghese, for example--providing step-by-step guidance on what to see and how to plan your visit. Sidebars throughout give you the low down on shopping, eating, and going out on the town, and offer insider tips and interesting asides
The Berlitz Pocket Guide to Milan has been fully revised and updated and provides all the information you need to enjoy this exciting and historic city. Clear colour-coded sections enable you to locate the information you need easily, and full colour fold-out maps provide instant orientation wherever you are. The Top 10 attractions are highlighted on an illustrated, double-page spread, capturing everything you simply cannot afford to miss, such as Leonardo da Vinci's 'The Last Supper', the opera at La Scala, designer shopping in the Quadrilatero d'Oro and much more, helping you to make the most of your stay. The comprehensive 'Where to Go' chapter covers the entire city, region by region, with recommended excursions for those wanting to travel a little further afield. From tips on finding a bargain in the fashionable shopping districts to touring the Giuseppe Meazza San Siro Football Stadium, whatever your interests, there are plenty of ideas for things to do, including activities for children. A calendar of events detailing festivals, concerts and commemorative dates ensures you don't miss out on some of the Milan's most intriguing religious and cultural events. A dedicated 'Eating Out' section provides information on local specialities and useful Italian vocabulary to help you read the menu and place orders with ease. Milan has a long and interesting history, all of which is explored within the 'History' section, along with a timeline of historical landmarks, from ancient times to the modern day, for quick reference. An invaluable 'Travel Tips' section provides an A-Z summary of practical information and expert travel advice on transport, climate, religion, money, health and much more. You will also find a detailed listings section with recommended hotels and restaurants to suit all budgets. Beautiful colour photographs accompany the text throughout, making this guide a pleasure to read before, during and after your visit.
Italy Eyewitness Travel Guide will lead you straight to the best attractions Italy''s kaleidoscope of regions have on offer. Packed with photographs, illustrations and detailed maps, the guide explores every facet that makes this country irresistible, from the Alps in the far north to the sun-blessed Mediterranean shores of the south. The guide provides all the insider tips every visitor needs from soaking up the romance of Verona, basking in the warm evening sun in Tuscany, or glimpsing the ancient ruins lining the streets of Rome, as well as comprehensive listings of the best hotels, villas, resorts, restaurants, and nightlife in each region for all budgets. You''ll find 3D cutaways and floorplans of all the must-see sites, plus street-by-street maps of the major towns. The guide explores Italy''s history, classical origins, architecture and art and provides up-to-date information on getting around by train, boat, car or on foot.
