Rome Marco Polo Handbook

The Rome Marco Polo Handbook offers expert advice and is aimed at travellers looking for in-depth coverage of a destination - from detailed cultural information to Insider Tips - in an easy to use format. Whatever your mood or interests, Marco Polo Handbooks are the perfect travel companion.

Inside the Rome Marco Polo Travel Handbook:

All roads lead to Rome: Let Marco Polo lead you through what is probably the biggest open-air museum in the world, the cradle of European civilisation, heart of the mighty Roman Empire and the "dolce vita" of the vibrant Italian capital.

Discover & Understand: Our innovative infographics condense large amounts of data into a format which is easy to understand.

In the mood for: Fun suggestions help you to experience the variety of Rome - whatever your personal preferences and interests.

Unique 3D images provide vivid insights into the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and St Peter’s.

Tours: Explore Rome on foot - three city walks and a bike ride, which could not be more different, lead past a variety of attractions, from the hub of the ancient world to modern Rome and the smallest state in the world, to a relaxing discovery of art and nature. All suggested tours are plotted on detailed maps and combine the best and most interesting places to see, with tips for exciting stops along the way.

Experience & Enjoy: All the things which make a trip unforgettable: from eating and drinking, shopping, sightseeing, museums & galleries, staying the night, travelling with children, festivals and going out in the evening. What are the city’s best dishes and where can you sample them? What is there to do with children? Answers to these and many other questions can be found in this chapter.

Large pull-out map: Includes a separate pull-out map handily placed in a high quality plastic wallet at the back of the book, which can also be used as a storage pocket.

In depth knowledge: Knowledge is king and Marco Polo Handbooks are packed full of information to help you get the best out of your trip. Insider Tips and special Marco Polo insights reveal hidden gems and well-kept secrets, for example - how to prove your honesty the old Roman way, where to enjoy a cheap, fast and down to earth lunch and how to avoid the queues up to St Peter's Basilica.