Rick Steves Rome 2018

**Rome is called the Eternal City, and ancient ruins and Renaissance masterpieces still dot this modern metropolis: with Rick Steves on your side, Rome can be yours!

Inside Rick Steves Rome 2018 you'll find:**

Comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring Rome

Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites

Top sights and hidden gems, from the Colosseum and the Sistine Chapel to corner trattorias serving crispy fresh pizza and that perfect scoop of gelato

How to connect with local culture: Savor a plate of cacio e pepe, celebrate with the locals at a festival, or chat with fans about the latest soccer (calico, to locals) match

Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight

The best places to eat, sleep, and experience *la dolce far niente

*Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and incredible museums

Detailed neighborhood maps and a fold-out city map for exploring on the go

Useful resources including a packing list, Italian phrase book, a historical overview, and recommended reading

Over 500 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down

Annually updated information on Central Rome, Vatican City, Trastevere, and more, plus day trips to Ostia Antica, Tivoli, Naples, and Pompeii

Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Rome 2018.**

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