Frommer's Rome Day by Day - Paperback

by Elizabeth Heath (Author)

Map your own adventure. Rome day by day is the perfect guide for travelers determined to know the top places to visit and the best way to see "Roma". It's written by noted travel journalist and long-time Italy resident Elizabeth Heath. She knows the city as only a local can.

Packed with color photos, this bestselling guide outlines dozens of itineraries that show you how to see the best of the city in a short time, with bulleted maps leading the way from sight to sight. Featuring a full range of thematic and neighborhood tours, plus dining, lodging, shopping, nightlife, and practical visitor info, Rome Day by Day is the only guide that helps travelers organize their time to get the most out of a trip. Inside this book you'll find:

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  Full-color images throughout, with hundreds of photos and dozens of maps

  
  


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  Sample one- to three-day itineraries and neighborhood walks, including Ancient Rome, Vatican City, Piazza Navona & the Pantheon, the Underground City, Rome's Best Churches, and more

  
  


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  Star ratings for all hotels, restaurants, and attractions to clue you in on great finds and values

  
  


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  Info for planning romantic holidays in the city, as well as how to see important sights that are doable on a day trip, from Pompeii to the legendary seaport of Ostia Antica

  
  


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  Tear-resistant foldout map in a handy, recloseable plastic wallet

  
  


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  Foldout front cover with at-a-glance maps and quick-reference details

  
  

About Frommer's: There's a reason that Frommer's has been the most trusted name in travel for more than 60 years. Arthur Frommer created the bestselling guide series in 1957 to help American service members fulfill their dreams of travel in Europe. Since then, we have published thousands of titles, becoming a household name by helping millions upon millions of people realize their own dreams of seeing our planet. Travel is easy with Frommer's.

Author Biography

A longtime contributor to Frommer's guides and Frommers.com, Elizabeth Heath writes about travel, lifestyle, and home improvement from a hilltop village in Umbria. Her work has appeared in The Washington Post, National Geographic, Travel + Leisure, and many other publications. Since moving to Italy 16 years ago for doctoral coursework in anthropology and archaeology, she has written extensively about traveling and living in Italy.