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Rome in Detail
A Sophisticated Traveler's Guide
Written by Claudio Gatti and John Moretti
Pub Date: May 2003
Format: Trade Paperback
Category: Travel
US Price: $24.95
CAN Price: $32.95
ISBN: 978-0-8478-2462-5 (0-8478-2462-4)
Publisher: Rizzoli
Trim Size: 5-1/2 x 9
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About this Book
Rizzoli, considered one of the most respected Italian trade names, is proud to announce the debut of its travel guide series for Italy. Unlike other conventional guides which only cover predictable tourist spots, the Rizzoli Guides are comprehensive in that they feature familiar favorites, but with an emphasis on intriguing cultural sites and commercial points of interest. This unique approach to Rome's treasures allows the traveler to experience and know the city as natives do, giving the sophisticated traveler a new perspective on the Eternal City. The volume on Rome begins the series and will be followed by Florence and Venice.
Each of the nine chapters provide two detailed maps and entries on every major site in that section of the city. Walking tours–twenty-five in all–and special "focus" sections are the heart of the guide focusing on Rome off-the beaten-path. For instance, take an alternative itinerary through the Vatican's vast collections of art and antiquities or explore Nero's residence, the Domus Aurea. The guide also features over two hundred restaurants, cafes, hotels, and shops that are favored by Romans. An extensive "Best of" section begins the volume and includes everything from the best gelateria to the best swimming pools in the city.
This guide includes:
Twenty-five walking tours
Eighteen detailed maps
Three hundred cultural sites
Two hundred restaurants, hotels, and stores
About the Author
Authors: Claudio Gatti is the editor-in-chief of Italy Daily, the English-language supplement devoted to Italy for the International Herald Tribune. Prior to forming Italy Daily in 1998, he worked for Corriere della Sera, Il Mondo, and L'Europeo.
John Moretti has lived in Italy for five years. Before joining the staff of Italy Daily, he was a contributor to several magazines and newspapers, including The Independent on Sunday; Time Out; and the online edition of the Financial Times.
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