Discover Rome 2018 city guide

Lonely Planet Discover Rome is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you.

Imagine the roar of the crowds in the Colosseum, crane your neck at the Sistine Chapel, and sample every single flavour of pizza and gelato the city offers, all with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of Rome and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet’s Discover Rome Travel Guide:

Zoom-in maps and images

Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing

Full-colour maps and images throughout

Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests

Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices

Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience – food & drink, art, architecture, history, politics, music & nightlife.

Free, convenient pull-out Rome map (included in print version), plus over 37 colour maps

Coverage Includes: Ancient Rome, Centro Storico, Tridente, Trevi, Quirinale, Vatican City, Borgo, Prati, Trastevere, Gianicolo, Monti, Esquilino, San Lorenzo, San Giovanni, Testaccio, Villa Borghese and more