Footprint - Rome Travel Guide

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Centre of the ancient world, centre of Catholicism & centre of Renaissance art, Rome is also a thriving metropolis where some of Italy's best dressed people live a contemporary Dolce Vita in an intimate, film-set world of Fascist monuments, local markets & crumbling Roman theatres. The food is some of the best in Italy, the shopping is extravagant & there are enough chic bars to drink in one every night for weeks. More unexpectedly, there are nearby beaches & long peaceful walks down ancient Roman roads. Having lived in its past for decades, 21st century Rome is a creative, buzzing city, with the sleek lines of modern design & adventurous architecture pinpricking its careworn patina just waiting to be explored. Including sections on what the locals say to help you find those lesser-known gems, a month-by-month guide to pros & cons of visiting at certain times of the year, tips on the perfect places to picnic & pick-up your goodies, plus a series of great driving routes & city walks.