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Blue Guide Rome
Series: Blue Guides
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A guide to Rome designed for those who like to dig deep. The detail of coverage is outstanding: this is an essential resource for getting to know a city whose culture spreads over millennia. Blue Guide Rome is mandatory reading on college study programmes, featuring excellent detailed maps and plans.
Blue Guides are designed for those who like to explore extensively. The exceptional detail of coverage makes this an essential resource for anyone who truly wants to understand the history, art, architecture, archaeology and culinary culture of Rome.
With excellent detailed maps throughout, as well as photographs and plans, the guide covers the historic centre, Vatican, the outlying catacombs, Via Appia, Ostia and Tivoli. Detailed listings provide helpful tips on food, drink, accommodation and transportation.
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Blue Guide Rome
A guide to Rome designed for those who like to dig deep. The detail of coverage is outstanding: this is an essential resource for getting to know a city whose culture spreads over millennia. Blue Guide Rome is mandatory reading on college study programmes, featuring excellent detailed maps and plans. Blue Guides are designed for those who like to explore...PaperbackSold Out
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ISBN: 9781905131877
Publisher: Blue Guides
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 February 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Blue Guides
Edition: 12th New edition
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 200.0mm
Weight: 250g
About the Author
Alta Macadam is a long-standing and highly acclaimed author of Blue Guides to Italy. She is joined by series editor Annabel Barber and by contributors on special aspects of Roman history, art and the papacy. A select and well-chosen list of places to eat and stay is also included, along with practical tips on getting around the city.
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