Fodor's Pocket Rome

Whether you want to admire the Colosseum, visit the Vatican Museum, or toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain, the local Fodor's travel experts in Rome are here to help! Fodor's Pocket Rome guidebook is packed with maps, walking tours, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your limited time. This compact, pocket-size guide with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos has been reinvented for the modern traveler, making it perfect for short trips and weekend adventures.

Fodor's Pocket Rome travel guide includes:



AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do
4 NEIGHBORHOOD WALKING TOURS to explore the best of Rome and discover underrated gems
2 MUSEUM HIGHLIGHT TOURS to maximize your time and help you see as much as possible
MORE THAN 10 DETAILED MAPS and a FREE PULL-OUT MAP to help you navigate confidently
COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!
HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the 50 best sights, 50 best restaurants, and 50 best hotels, plus recommendations for nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, and more
PHOTO-FILLED "BEST OF" FEATURES on What to Eat and Drink in Rome, What to Buy in Rome, Best Museums in Rome, and more
TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money
HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, geography and more
LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems
UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: The Colosseum, the Vatican Museum, the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, the Roman Forum, St. Peter's Basilica, and more.

Planning on visiting the rest of Italy? Check out Fodor's Essential Italy and Fodor's Best of Italy: with Rome, Florence, Venice & the Top Spots in Between.

*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.


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