Rick Steves Rome 2019

**Explore ancient ruins and view Renaissance masterpieces in this truly modern Eternal City. With Rick Steves on your side, Rome can be yours! Inside *Rick Steves Rome 2019* 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 and the perfect scoop of gelato

**How to connect with local culture:** Indulge in the Italian happy hour tradition of the *aperitivo* , savor a plate of *cacio e pepe* , or chat with fans about the latest soccer 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 sights like the Roman Forum, St. Peter's Basilica, and the Vatican 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 2019*.**

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