The ideal travel companion, full of insider advice on what to see & do, plus detailed itineraries & comprehensive maps for exploring this historic city. Explore ancient sights, from the Colosseum to the Palatine, admire Michelangelo`s masterpieces in the Sistine Chapel or marvel at the treasures in the Vatican Museum: everything you need to know is clearly laid out within colour-coded chapters. Discover the best of Rome with this indispensable travel guide. Inside DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Rome:- Over 40 colour maps, plus a large-scale pull-out map of the city & a transport map, help you navigate with ease- Simple layout makes it easy to find the information you need- Comprehensive tours & itineraries of Rome, designed for every interest & budget- Illustrations & floorplans show in detail the Roman Forum, the Colosseum, the Pantheon, the Vatican Museums & more- Colour photographs of Rome`s ancient sights, medieval alleys, Renaissance palaces, elegant piazzas & more- Detailed chapters, with area maps, cover the Capitol, the Forum, Palatine, Piazza della Rotonda, Piazza Navona, Piazza di Spagna, Campo de` Fiori, Quirinal, Esquiline, Lateran, Caracalla, Aventine, Trastevere, Janiculum, the Vatican, Via Veneto & beyond the city- Historical & cultural context gives you a richer travel experience: learn about the city`s fascinating history, renowned architecture, churches & temples, museums & galleries, fountains & obelisks, artists & writers, festivals & more- Essential travel tips: our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop & sightsee, how to get around, plus useful phrases, & visa & health information DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Rome is a detailed, easy-to-use guide designed to help you get the most from your visit to Rome.