Blue Guide Rome, Seventh Edition (Blue Guides)

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.