Exploring

- A lively, graphic, full-color guidebook to one of the world's most architecturally and culturally rich cities. - Color photography and archival and other illustrations throughout; zingy captions. - Intelligent, opinionated writing by Tim Jepson. - Solid travel reportage on every region punctuated by lively sidebars on the Etruscans, Protestant cemeteries, caf life, and Rome in film. - What to see and do, plus walking tours with visits to churches, museums, and historic neighborhoods. - Special rating system identifying not-to-be-missed sights. - To-the-point reviews of dining and lodging. - Key planning information. - Over 15 detailed maps and plans. - Comprehensive destination/topic index.