Rough Guides Mini Rome: Travel Guide with eBook (Mini Rough Guides) - Softcover

Guides, Rough; Steinhardt, Solveig

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1835292216 ISBN 13: 9781835292211

Publisher: Rough Guides, 2025

Synopsis

This mini pocket Rome is perfect for travellers looking for essential information in a compact format. Written by Rough Guides' experts, it provides key details on must-see places, top attractions, and curated recommendations to help you make the most of your trip. With suggested itineraries, dining tips, and practical advice, it's your go-to companion for a seamless travel experience.

In this Rome guidebook, you will find:

• Curated recommendations of places – expert picks of main attractions, family-friendly activities, relaxing spots, and the best photo opportunities
• What's new and when to go – an overview of recent changes in the destination, plus seasonal insights and sustainable travel tips
• Things not to miss in Rome – The Colosseum, Villa Borghese, The Trevi Fountain, The Spanish Steps, Villa d'Este, The Sistine Chapel, Campo de' Fiori, The Roman Forum, The Vatican, The Pantheon
• Tailored trip plans – three unique itineraries, including a Perfect tour for a short break
• Food and drink – recommendations on local specialities and the best dining experiences
• What to do in Rome – entertainment, shopping, sports, kids' activities, events, and nightlife options
• Practical information – essential tips on transportation, money, healthcare, and tourist resources
• Overview maps – handy maps on the inside cover flaps show Rome and around
• Italian section – basic vocabulary and phrases from the local language
• Striking photography – stunning full-color images to inspire your journey
• Designed for comfort and sustainability – a velvet soft-touch cover for a secure grip and premium uncoated paper from responsibly sourced materials
• Bonus eBook – free download with purchase for added convenience
• Coverage includes: Piazza Venezia and Capitoline Hill, The Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, The Colosseum, Centro Storico, The Pantheon, The Spanish Steps and Tridente, Trevi Fountain and Quirinale, Villa Borghese, The Vatican, Trastevere, Monti and Esquilino

Whether you're visiting for the first time or returning for a quick getaway, this guide to Rome is your trusted travel companion. Packed with expert insights, practical tips, and curated recommendations, it ensures a smooth and enriching trip—no matter how short your stay.

About this title

About the Authors

Rough Guides are written by expert authors who are passionate about both writing and travel. They have detailed knowledge of the areas they write about--having either traveled extensively or lived there--and their expertise shines through on every page. It's priceless information, delivered with wit and insight, providing the down-to-earth, honest read that is the hallmark of Rough Guides.

Solveig Steinhardt is a travel writer, journalist and editor who lives between Tuscany, where she grew up, and Berlin. Her work has appeared in many travel outlets, including BBC Travel, Michelin Guides, and the Toronto Star, and she is the former editor of travel magazines Where Rome and Where Berlin. Solveig loves to spend her time exploring the unbeaten paths of Southern Europe and is particularly passionate about the urban and natural histories of coastal areas, architectural details, lost dialects and local culinary traditions.

Edition details

• Publisher: Rough Guides
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1835292216
• ISBN 13: 9781835292211
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 144