Michelin Green Guide Rome (Michelin Green Guides) - Softcover

Ochterbeck, Cynthia Clayton

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1906261156 ISBN 13: 9781906261153

Publisher: Michelin Travel & Lifestyle, 2007

Synopsis

Michelin also makes a series of touring guides known as THE GREEN GUIDE, the perfect travel companion: a discerning and up-to-date source of information. Practical and comprehensive, it offers suggestions on what to see and what to do, background on history and cultural heritage and a selection of hotels and restaurants. An ideal guide for the independent tourist, THE GREEN GUIDE explores destinations both near and far. Sights are rated -*** "worth a journey", ** "worth a detour" and * "interesting". Maps and itineraries make planning easy, whether visiting the highlights or venturing off the beaten track. Travel with THE GREEN GUIDE for an exciting and memorable experience.

For over 2,000 years Rome has welcomed pilgrims and visitors from around the world, but the Eternal City seems untroubled by the thronging crowds who explore her streets in search of the many facets of her character. Every step and turn reveals a charming surprise: a church, a fountain, an obelisk, eliciting an admiring gaze or a gasp of delight. Turn into a quiet side alley, away from the constant clamour and bustle of the main commercial streets, and the unexpected silence enhances the drama of this exciting city. A timeless place, rich in relics from every age, Rome offers myriad sensations to the discerning visitor. At the Ancient sites, listen out for echoes from the past: debaters in the Forum, traders haggling in the Trajan markets, the gossip of the citizens relaxing at the baths, or the prayers of the early Christians meeting secretly in the catacombs. Then experience the harmony of the Renaissance style and the majesty of Baroque architecture. Encounter the pulse of modern life in the picturesque streets and markets, the unhurried crowds in the Piazza di Spagna, the light-hearted chatter of the Romans, the sophisticated promenaders along the Via Veneto and the more romantically-minded on the Pincio.

About this title

From the Publisher

One Team: A Devotion to Quality There’s just one reason our team is dedicated to producing quality travel publications—you, our reader. We want you to get the maximum benefit from your trip—and from your money. In today’s multiple-choice world of travel, the options are many, perhaps overwhelming. In our guidebooks, we try to minimize the guesswork involved with travel. We scout out the attractions, prioritize them with star ratings, and describe what you’ll discover when you visit them. To help you orient yourself, we provide colorful and detailed, but easy-to-follow maps. Floor plans of some of the major museums help you plan your tour. Throughout the guides, we offer practical information, touring tips and suggestions for finding the best views of the city, a good place for a break or where to make that special purchase. Lodging and dining are always a big part of travel, so we compile a selection of hotels and restaurants that we think convey the feel of the city, and organize them by geographic area and price. We also highlight shopping, recreational and entertainment venues, especially the hot spots. If you’re short on time, two- and four-day itineraries are included so you can hit the highlights and quickly absorb the best of the destination. For those of you who love to experience a destination on foot, we add walking tours, complete with a map. And we list other companies who offer boat, bus or guided walking tours of the city, some with culinary, historical or other themes. In short, we test and retest, check and recheck to make sure that our guidebooks are truly just that: a personalized guide to help you make the most of your visit. After all, we want you to enjoy traveling as much as we do.

The Michelin Green Guide Team

Edition details

• Publisher: Michelin Travel & Lifestyle
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1906261156
• ISBN 13: 9781906261153
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 384