<p><i>Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher</i> </p><p><b><i>Lonely Planet Pocket Rome</i></b> is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Let gelato melt on your tongue in Piazza Navona, marvel at Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel frescoes, or retrace the footsteps of the ancients amid the Roman Forum's magical ruins; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the best of Rome and begin your journey now!</p><p><b>Inside <i>Lonely Planet Pocket Rome</i>: </b></p><ul><li><b>Full-colour </b>maps and images throughout </li><li><b>Highlights</b> <b>and itineraries</b> help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests</li><li><b>Insider tips</b> to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots</li><li><b>Essential info</b> <b>at your fingertips</b> <b>-</b> hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices</li><li><b>Honest reviews for all budgets</b> <b>-</b> eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss</li><li><b>Free, convenient pull-out Rome map</b> (included in print version), plus over 22 colour neighbourhood maps</li><li><b>User-friendly layout</b> with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time</li><li><b>Covers</b> Ancient Rome, Centro Storico, Tridente, Trevi and the Quirinale, Monti and Esquilino, Celio and Lateran, Aventino and Testaccio, Trastevere and Gianicolo, Vatican City and Prati, Villa Borghese, and more</li></ul><p><b>The Perfect Choice: </b><b><i>Lonely Planet Pocket Rome</i></b> a colourful, easy-to-use, and handy guide that literally fits in your pocket, provides on-the-go assistance for those seeking only the can't-miss experiences to maximise a quick trip experience.</p><ul><li>Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively covers all of Rome's neighbourhoods? Check out our<b><i>Lonely Planet Rome</i> </b>guide, or <b><i>Lonely Planet Discover</i> <i>Rome</i>,</b> a photo-rich guide to all of the city's most popular attractions.</li><li>Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out our <b><i>Lonely Planet Italy</i></b>guide for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer, or <b><i>Lonely Planet Discover Italy</i>,</b>a photo-rich guide to the country's most popular attractions. </li></ul><p><b>Authors: </b>Written and researched by Lonely Planet. </p><p><b>About Lonely Planet: </b>Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves.</p>