Toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain, dine like a local in Trastevere, and blow your mind on the Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums; all with your trusted travel companion.
Offering visually-inspiring content along with the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you, this photo-rich, user-friendly guide makes planning fun and easy. Discover the best of Rome and begin your journey now!
Inside Lonely Planet Best of Rome:
? In-depth coverage of the destination?s must-see sights along with hidden gems that most guidebooks miss to get you to the heart of a place.
? Intuitively organized with essential information at your fingertips.
? Eye-catching full-colour design and easy-to-use layout with maps and images throughout.
? Annotated images that bring a destination to life.
? Practical planning and transport tools including a fold-out map (included in print version) that gives instant access to must-see sights to help you navigate as you plot out your itinerary.
? Short and extended itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests to make the most of your time on the road.
? Insider tips and insights to save time and money, avoid crowds and trouble spots, and to get to know the destination like a local.
? Honest recommendations for all budgets.
? Cultural insights and background information to put top sights and experiences in context and to give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience (includes cuisine, art, architecture, history, wine, sport, and etiquette).
? Free, convenient pull-out Rome map.
Covers: Trastevere, Gianicolo, Centro Storico, Ancient Rome, Tridente, Trevi, Quirinale, Vatican City, Villa Borghese, Borgo, Prati and more.

Lonely Planet?s Best of Italy is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you.
Take in a gondolier?s sweet song while gliding past Venetian palaces, sample olives and wines as you traverse Tuscany?s storybook hills, or be humbled amid thousands of years of Roman history and art; all with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of Italy and begin your journey now! 
Inside Lonely Planet?s Best of Italy:
? Full-colour images throughout.? Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests.? Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots.? Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices.?Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most  guidebooks miss.? Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - including history, art, literature, cinema, music, culture, architecture, politics, landscapes, outdoor experiences, cuisine, wine.? Free, convenient pull-out Rome map (included in print version), plus easy-to-use colour maps to help you navigate your destination.Covers: Rome, the Vatican, Milan, the Lakes, Venice, Florence, Tuscany, Naples, Pompeii, Amalfi Coast, Sicily and more.

You can lose yourself for hours exploring their hidden depths, discovering iconic monuments and awe-inspiring art at every turnInspirational images, 3D illustrations, city walks and recommendations from our expert authorsPlanning features and top itineraries to help you plan the perfect tripLocal secrets and hidden travel gems that will make your trip uniquePLUS an in-depth guide to the Sistine Chapel, a 3D plan of the Roman Forum, learn how to eat & drink like a Roman and tips if it is your first visit to RomeCoverage includes: Plan Your Trip, Neighbourhoods at a Glance, Ancient Rome, Centro Storico, Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale, Vatican City, Borgo & Prati, Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo, Trastevere & Gianicolo, San Giovanni to Testaccio, Southern Rome, Villa Borghese & Northern Rome, Day Trips, Understand Rome and Survival Guide