Experience Rome

Lonely Planet's Experience Rome is your guide to unforgettable experiences and local surprises. Explore the city's ancient icons, gaze at Michelangelo's masterpieces, and eat a Roman meal in a neighbourhood trattoria - all guided by local experts with fresh perspectives. Uncover Rome's best experiences and get away from the everyday! Inside Lonely Planet's Experience Rome: Unique experiences to string together for an unforgettable trip Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps throughout Pull-out Rome map (included in print version) Highlights and neighbourhood trip builders to help tailor a trip to your personal needs and interests Insights from local experts take you to the heart of the place - ancient relics, trattoria, piazzas, romance, gelato, the dolce vita lifestyle. Fresh perspectives and insider tips to surprise you with things you hadn't thought of, as well as fresh takes on the well-known sights Day trips for easy escapes from the city Practical info and tips on money, getting around on the metro, unique and local ways to stay, and responsible travel Covers Ancient Rome, Centro Storico, Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale, Vatican City, Borgo & Prati, Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo, Trastevere & Gianicolo, San Giovanni & Testaccio, Villa Borghese & Northern Rome, Southern Rome and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Experience Rome, our inspiring guide, filled with local tips and fresh perspectives focuses on Rome's best experiences to string together for an unforgettable trip. Visiting Rome for more than a couple of weeks? Lonely Planet's Rome is our most comprehensive guide that covers all the city has to offer. Or for a quick trip, Pocket Rome is a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss experiences. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia)