Discover the eternal city with the most in-the-know & entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to brave the crowds visiting the Sistine Chapel, pick up picnic supplies at a mouthwatering market or shop till you drop on Via dei Condotti, The Rough Guide to Rome will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink & relax along the way. Inside The Rough Guide to Rome- Independent, trusted reviews written with Rough Guides` trademark blend of humour, honesty & insight, to help you get the most out of your visit, with options to suit every budget.- Full-colour maps throughout
- navigate the backstreets of Trastevere or the ruins of the Palatine Hill without needing to get online.- Itineraries
- carefully planned routes, both by day & by theme, to help you organize your trip.- Detailed coverage
- whether in the city centre or away from the hordes in the more residential neighbourhoods, this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way. Areas covered include: the Centro Storico; the Vatican; Campo de` Fiori & the Ghetto; Piazza Venezia & the Capitoline Hill; the Tridenti & Trevi; the Quirinale & Via Veneto; Monti, Termini & the Esquiline Hill; Trastevere & the Janiculum Hill; Villa Borghese; the Aventine Hill, Testaccio & Ostiense; plus day-trips to Ostia Antica, Tivoli, Viterbo & more. Attractions include: the Colosseum; the Forum; Circus Maximus; the Pantheon; St Peter`s; Galleria Borghese; Capitoline Museums; Vatican Museums; Trevi Fountain; Domus Aurea; Piazza Navona; Camp de` Fiori; & Ara Pacis.- Listings chapters
- from accommodation to eating & drinking, clubs & live music, culture & entertainment, plus festivals, shops & markets, LGBT Rome, sports & Kids` Rome.- Basics
- essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport including a rundown of useful bus & tram routes, city tours, the media, public holidays, tourist passes & more.- Background information
- a Contexts chapter devoted to history, architecture, books & films, plus a handy language section & glossary.





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The full-colour The Rough Guide to Sardinia is the ultimate travel guide to one of the Mediterranean`s most intriguing islands. Unlock the secrets of Sardinia with fabulous photography, colour-coded maps & up-to-date listings, all fully revised for this sixth edition by our Sardinia expert. The Rough Guide to Sardinia is full of practical advice on what to see & do
- from galleries & archeological sites to mountain hikes & beaches
- as well as descriptions of the best hotels, bars & restaurants for all budgets. The island`s flamboyant festivals & rich history are covered, as are lesser-known aspects such as its industrial heritage, literature, handicrafts & culinary traditions. Trekking & riding itineraries, watersports & biking routes feature too, while ` Top 5 boxes` pick out the highlights you won`t want to miss. Make the most of your trip with The Rough Guide to Sardinia.

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The new, full-colour Rough Guide to Scotland is the definitive travel guide to this gem of a country. In-depth coverage of its burgeoning food scene, artistic innovations & awe-inspiring wild places
- from remote, Gaelic-speaking islands to untamed, ruggedly beautiful glens
- takes you to the most rewarding spots, with striking colour photography bringing everything to life. Whether you're wild camping or staying in chic B& Bs, you can discover adventure & solitude in equal measure with our expert advice on where to spot wild dolphins, stunning hikes to deserted beaches & the best places to slurp seasonal oysters & nose original whiskies. The guide

Includes:: clear maps & insider reviews to take you straight to the best hotels, restaurants, bars & music venues for all budgets, ensuring that you won't miss a thing. Scotland is heaven for slow travel, but the guide also

Includes:: extensive coverage of the country's premier cities, Edinburgh & Glasgow, plus details on all the best places to ski, surf & mountain bike if you fancy picking up the pace a little. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Scotl&.





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This fully updated The Rough Guide to Scotland is the ultimate travel guide to this wonderful part of the world. From the fairy tale capital of Edinburgh to the remote glens of the Highlands, Scotland has something for everyone. The outdoors activities are simply unbeatable; Skye`s Cuillin ridge offers staggeringly good hiking routes, while the mountain biking trails across the country are some of the best in Europe. The Rough Guide to Scotland covers the country`s rich cultural heritage, from the legendary live music venues in Glasgow to the countless enlightening folk centres in the Highlands. The Rough Guide to Scotland contains more information than ever on where to eat & drink in Scotl&, with detailed coverage of whisky distillery tours & advice on the best restaurants & pubs in the country. Whether you spend your time searching for ruined hilltop castles, hunting down mythical beasts in deep lochs or isl&-hopping around the Hebrides, The Rough Guide to Scotland has it covered. ...

This in-depth coverage of Scottish Highlands & Islands` local attractions, sights, & restaurants takes you to the most rewarding spots from Glen Coe to castles & lochs & stunning color photography brings the land to life on the pages. With a beautiful new cover, amazing tips & information, & key facts, The Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands & Islands is the perfect travel companion. The locally based Rough Guides author team introduces the best places to stop & explore, & provides reliable insider tips on topics such as driving the roads, taking walking tours, or visiting local cathedrals. You`ll find special coverage of history, art, architecture, & literature, & detailed information on the best markets & shopping for each area in this fascinating area. The Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands & Islands also unearths the best restaurants, nightlife, & places to stay, from backpacker hostels to beachfront villas & boutique hotels, & color-coded maps feature every sight & listing. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands & Islands. Series Overview: For more than thirty years, adventurous travelers have turned to Rough Guides for up-to-date & intuitive information from expert authors. With opinionated & lively writing, honest reviews, & a strong cultural background, Rough Guides travel books bring more than 200 destinations to life. Visit Rough Guides.com to learn more. ...

The ultimate insider`s guide, covering everything from the huge new art galleries of the West Bund to the chic eating places of the renovated Cool Docks. Shanghai is the twenty-first-century city par excellence
- the financial centre of the world`s new superpower. Expanding wildly in all directions, it`s a vibrant place, making waves in everything from contemporary art to cutting-edge architecture. Cutting through the hype, The Rough Guide to Shanghai reveals the best places to shop, from fake markets to backstreet tailors; to sleep, whether you want a quirky hostel, Art Deco cool or a luxury sky scraping suite; & to eat, from destination restaurants to humble dumpling stalls. Day-trips include quaint canal towns, the new Chinese Disneyland & lovely Nanxiang, made newly accessible by the expanding metro network. An updated metro map shows all the new stops, while every hotel, restaurant, bar, club & shop is marked on our easy-to-read, full-colour city maps.
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The Rough Guide to Shanghai is the ultimate insider`s guide to China`s brash new mega city. Having hosted the extravagant 2010 world expo Shanghai is muscling forward to take its place alongside such financial powerhouses as Tokyo & London. But it`s no longer just about China`s rising business clout; in everything from fashion & art to cutting-edge architecture, Shanghai is making waves. All the major & off beat sights of this notoriously fast-changing city are covered in this fully-revised third edition, from the glorious, newly renovated Bund, set to become China`s Champs Elysee, to huge new cultural markers such as the Power Station of Art, to chic shopping district Tianzifang. Cutting through the hype, this guide reveals the best places to shop, from malls to backstreet tailors; to sleep, whether you want a youth hostel, trendy boutique hotel or luxury pad; & to eat, from the glitziest destination restaurants to the best street dumplings. For when the pace of the city gets too frantic, there`s all you need to know for great daytrips to tranquil canal towns such as Wuzhen or Suzhou. Easy to read, full-colour maps are provided throughout the guide, plus there`s a handy subway map, & the pinyin & Chinese characters are given for all attractions & venues. ...

The full-colour The Rough Guide to Sicily is the ultimate travel guide to the Mediterranean`s most intoxicating isl&. Get under the skin of Sicily with inspiring photos, colour-coded maps & up-to-date reviews of hotels, B& Bs, campsites, restaurants, cafés & bars, all fully revised for this tenth edition by our Sicily expert. The Rough Guide to Sicily is jam-packed with practical & honest advice about the best things to see & do. From climbing Mount Etna, scuba diving off Ustica & exploring Greek & Roman relics, to sinking into mud baths on Vulcano & eating your way around Palermo, there`s no end of choice
- we`ll help you make up your mind, & recommend the best beaches to hit while you do so. Make the most of your time on Earth with The Rough Guide to Sicily.
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The Rough Guide to Sicily, now in full colour throughout, is the ultimate travel guide to the Mediterranean`s most captivating isl&. You can discover the highlights of Sicily through stunning photography, colour coded street maps, & detailed listings of hotels, B& Bs, campsites, restaurants, cafes & bars. You can climb the active volcanoes of Etna, Stromboli & Vulcano; laze on unspoilt beaches; dive the waters of Ustica & the Aeolian islands; see the ancient Greek temples of Agrigento, Segesta & Selinunte, & the world`s first bikinis at the Roman Villa of Piazza Armerina. Sample the streetfood of Palermo, the markets of Catania & the island city of Siracusa, & follow in the footsteps of TV detective Montalbano, to the glorious Baroque towns of the Val di Noto. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Sicily. ...

The full colour Rough Guide to Singapore is the ultimate travel guide to this multicultural island state. You can discover Singapore`s highlights with stunning photography, colour-coded maps & more listings & information than ever before. You`ll find detailed practical advice on what to see & do
- from atmospheric temples, mouthwatering food stalls & heritage districts to Marina Bay & Universal Studios
- as well as insider descriptions of the best hotels, bars, clubs, shops & restaurants for all budgets. With loads of practical advice, suggested itineraries & top 5 boxes, the Rough Guide to Singapore will help you make the most of your time.

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