National Geographic Traveler Rome 5th Edition

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$18.99 US
On sale Feb 25, 2020 | 272 Pages | 9788854415843
Inspiring photography, insider tips, cultural interpretation, and expert advice are hallmarks of these bestselling travel guides, ensuring a more authentic, enriching experience of the destination.

The Eternal City, with its almost three thousand years of history, bears witness to the genius, the tenacity, and the versatility of a people and a civilization. History and culture, monuments and curiosities, art and tradition. Thanks to a series of recommended itineraries, the reader will be able to explore even hidden corners of the city, taking advantage of the practical information provided. From Piazza di Spagna to the heights of the Palatino, the expert authors guide readers through this vibrantly historical city, offering all the tools needed for planning a trip to this fascinating capital. Starting with an introduction to the history and the culture of Rome, the book explores each and every district of the city, covering every corner in detail. The sites described include the Coliseum, the Arco di Costantino, the Foro Imperiale, the Foro Romano, the Trevi fountain, and the sublime ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican Museums. Moreover, the guide presents six detailed guided walks through one of the most charming districts of the city.
SARI GILBERT was born in New York and she began taking an interest in the Mediterranean while in high school. After graduating college with numerous degrees, she returned to Rome, where she still lives, in the heart of Trastevere.
MICHAEL BROUSE was born in San Francisco and spent most of his childhood in Hawaii. His interest in history and art history has allowed him to offer guided walking tours around the city. He is an official tourist guide to Rome, speaks fluent Italian, French, and German, and works as a translator.

TINO SORIANO was born and raised in Barcelona and works as a photo-reporter and travel photographer. His photographs have also be published in Geo, Merian, Der Spiegel, Paris Match, La Vanguardia, El País, and other major international publications.

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Inspiring photography, insider tips, cultural interpretation, and expert advice are hallmarks of these bestselling travel guides, ensuring a more authentic, enriching experience of the destination.

The Eternal City, with its almost three thousand years of history, bears witness to the genius, the tenacity, and the versatility of a people and a civilization. History and culture, monuments and curiosities, art and tradition. Thanks to a series of recommended itineraries, the reader will be able to explore even hidden corners of the city, taking advantage of the practical information provided. From Piazza di Spagna to the heights of the Palatino, the expert authors guide readers through this vibrantly historical city, offering all the tools needed for planning a trip to this fascinating capital. Starting with an introduction to the history and the culture of Rome, the book explores each and every district of the city, covering every corner in detail. The sites described include the Coliseum, the Arco di Costantino, the Foro Imperiale, the Foro Romano, the Trevi fountain, and the sublime ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican Museums. Moreover, the guide presents six detailed guided walks through one of the most charming districts of the city.

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SARI GILBERT was born in New York and she began taking an interest in the Mediterranean while in high school. After graduating college with numerous degrees, she returned to Rome, where she still lives, in the heart of Trastevere.
MICHAEL BROUSE was born in San Francisco and spent most of his childhood in Hawaii. His interest in history and art history has allowed him to offer guided walking tours around the city. He is an official tourist guide to Rome, speaks fluent Italian, French, and German, and works as a translator.

TINO SORIANO was born and raised in Barcelona and works as a photo-reporter and travel photographer. His photographs have also be published in Geo, Merian, Der Spiegel, Paris Match, La Vanguardia, El País, and other major international publications.

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