Rome in Detail: A Guide for the Expert Traveler

In this gorgeously illustrated guide to the Eternal City, travelers will be guided through familiar sites, which are an essential part of any stay in Rome--such as the Forum, the Colosseum, the Vatican, St. Peter's--as well as off-the-beaten-path cultural sites which see little tourism, but are exceptional for their historical richness and beauty.

In each of the nine neighborhoods, Rizzoli has selected one or two sites which are our favorites. Each of our favorite sites are identified in the walking tours with our logo.

Roge in Detail is the ideal guide for those who want to be introduced to every aspect of the city's exceptional cultural treasures, from familiar favorites to lesser known--but extraordinary--sites which see little tourism. For those who are repeat visitors to the city, this guide will help you experience the familiar sites anew and introduce you to off-the-beaten places which will further endear you to one of the most beautiful and intriguing cities in the world. The selection of hotels, restaurants, and specialty shops have been made with the same guiding principle: to include places which Italians themselves frequent so that the reader is sure to get the most authentic experience of the city.

Features include:

More than 300 cultural sites and more than 200 listings for the best hotels, restaurants, cafés, and specialty shops

25 walking tours

20 detailed maps

Recommendations for the best restaurants by Roman native Domenico Nucera, Italy's noted food critic

"Best of" chapter which offers information on the following:

Most romantic places (including information on how to get married in Rome)

Best flea markets

Best hotel swimming pools

Best vegetarian restaurants

Best golf courses and ranges

Best gourmet stores

Best salad bars

Best bread

Best tea rooms

Best chocolate

Best gelato

Best herb and spice stores.