Rome

This fully revised and updated Berlitz Pocket Guide is packed with all the information you need to enjoy Rome, in a genuinely pocketable format. Places to go are explored within easy-to-use, colour-coded sections, so you can locate the information you need at a glance. The city's top attractions are conveniently identified to help you plan your trip and to ensure you see the most spectacular architecture, parks, fountains and other unmissable attractions. The brand new 'Perfect Day' feature is designed to link all the most exclusive experiences that won't fail to inspire you, beginning with breakfast on the piazza and ending with drinks at a trendy bar, helping you to plan your ideal time in the 'Eternal City'. From Ancient Rome and Centro Storico to the Vatican, Monti and Esquilino, all areas are covered in depth alongside full-colour photographs that give a highly visual introduction to the city. Full colour fold-out maps provide instant orientation wherever you are and include a plan of the Metro/Suburban Rail. For those wanting to travel further afield there is information on the best excursions, including a trip to picturesque Tivoli amid the Sabine Hills. A concise history chapter and the handy cultural tips throughout the guide combine to give you a deeper understanding of Rome's past and present, from emperors and popes to the post-war 'miracle'. There are also plenty of ideas for how to spend your leisure time, whatever your interests, from chic shopping and classical concerts to outdoor activities for children. The handy calendar included ensures you won't miss out on the city's festivals and main cultural events throughout the year. The 'Eating Out' chapter recommends local specialities and provides full listings for all the best places to eat and drink, including useful Italian phrases to help you read the menu and place your orders. Further Italian phrases can be found on the front cover flap, ideal for quick reference. The comprehensive 'Travel Tips' section provides an A-Z summary of all the expert practical advice you will need, including reliable recommendations of hotels to suit all budgets, information on health, transport, climate and currency, tips for travellers with disabilities and much more. Small in size but big on content, this guide will help you truly get to the heart of this fabulous city and all it has to offer.