Rome Marco Polo Pocket Guide (Marco Polo Travel Guides)

Marco Polo

ISBN 10: 3829706774 / ISBN 13: 9783829706773

Published by MAIRDUMONT GmbH & Co. KG, Germany, Ostfildern, 2012

About this Item

Marco Polo Rome: the Travel Guide with Insider Tips. Fully revised and updated for 2016. Now with new Discovery Tours chapter. Experience all Rome's attractions with this up-to-date and authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Most holidaymakers want to have fun and feel relaxed from the moment they arrive at their holiday destination - that's what Marco Polo Guides are all about. You'll discover great hotels, restaurants, trendy places and nightlife venues, plus shopping tips, suggestions for those on a tight budget, tips for travel with kids and ideas for sports and many other activities. Also contains: Perfect Day, Festivals & Events, Travel Tips, Links, Blogs, Apps & more, Italian phrasebook and a comprehensive index. Whether on the Capitoline Hill, at the Colosseum or in Campo de' Fiori, for centuries Rome has displayed her grace and grandeur, and with MARCO POLO Rome you'll rediscover the Eternal City. The practical, pocket-sized guide takes you around a city whose classical temples, columns and baroque church facades shine in new splendour. Enjoy the fashion haven of the Alta Moda, a foamy cappuccino on a piazza, or immerse yourself in the trendy Testaccio district. The Insider Tips reveal where you get a magnificent view over the city while sipping an espresso and where you can pick up a picnic basket for a romantic feast in the Villa Borghese Park. The Best Of pages highlight unique aspects of Rome, recommend places to go for free, and have tips for rainy days and where you can relax and chill out. The City Walks take you in the footsteps of Baroque architects Bernini and Borromini and guide you back into the Romantic period and along the Via Appia Antica. The Do's & Don'ts warn of green traffic lights, unreliable opening times and other things you need to look out for. MARCO POLO Rome provides comprehensive coverage of the city. To help you get around there's a detailed street atlas inside, a useful folding public transport map in the backcover, plus a handy pull-out map. A must-have for all travellers, including those who haven't bought a travel guide in the past. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR004886984

Bibliographic Details

Title: Rome Marco Polo Pocket Guide (Marco Polo ...

Publisher: MAIRDUMONT GmbH & Co. KG, Germany, Ostfildern

Publication Date: 2012

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis:

Most travellers want to have fun and feel relaxed from the moment they arrive at their holiday destination - that's what Marco Polo Guides are all about. This new series will appeal to all types of travellers, including those who haven't bought a travel guide in the past! Marco Polo's unique "insider tips" are peppered throughout the guide - offering a real insight into the destination. Includes special tips for when it rains, things to do for free, chill out & relax. Where to start - tells the reader the ideal starting point to explore the city / destination, how to get there: by car or public transport, where to park the car... and much more! The perfect day / perfect route - the best way to get to know a destination for those with limited time. A fully indexed street atlas AND a pull-out map. Links, blogs, apps and more... easy access to up-to-date information online. Practical information on shopping, food & drink and much more - plus a phrasebook section.

From the Inside Flap:

Marco Polo Guides are packed with unique insider tips. Straightforward information is presented in an engaging format which will appeal to the young and the young at heart. Includes a street atlas and a separate pull-out map.