Time Out Rome

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• ISBN13: 9781904978428
• ISBN10: 1904978428
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-07-11
• Publisher: Time Out

Summary

Time Out Rome is the essential reference for visitors to the Eternal City, with a round-up of wonders ancient, Renaissance, baroque and modern. As well as offering informative coverage of the classical sights, it explores the stylish new drinking dens and gourmet eateries of the contemporary city. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 6
In Context	p. 9
History	p. 10
Rome Today	p. 25
Architecture	p. 29
Art in Rome	p. 35
Tensions Across the Tiber	p. 43
Where to Stay	p. 47
Where to Stay	p. 48
Sightseeing	p. 69
Introduction	p. 70
From the Capitoline to the Palatine	p. 73
Map: Foro Romano & the Palatine	p. 87
The Trevi Fountain & the Quirinale	p. 88
Via Veneto & Villa Borghese	p. 95
The Tridente	p. 104
The Pantheon & Piazza Navona	p. 112
Campo de' Fiori & the Ghetto	p. 120
Trastevere & the Gianicolo	p. 130
The Aventine & Testaccio	p. 138
Celio & San Giovanni	p. 142
Monti & Esquilino	p. 150
The Vatican & Prati	p. 158
Map: Vatican City	p. 160
The Appian Way	p. 166
Map: The Appian Way	p. 167
The Suburbs	p. 170
Map: San Lorenzo	p. 173
Eat, Drink, Shop	p. 177
Eating Out	p. 178
Cafes, Bars & Gelaterie	p. 213
Shops & Services	p. 225
Arts & Entertainment	p. 247
Festivals & Events	p. 248
Children	p. 252
Film	p. 256
Galleries	p. 260
Gay & Lesbian	p. 263
Music: Classical & Opera	p. 268
Nightlife	p. 274
Sport & Fitness	p. 285
Theatre & Dance	p. 290
Trips Out of Town	p. 293
Map: Lazio	p. 294
Trips Out of Town	p. 295
Directory	p. 319
Getting Around	p. 320
Resources A-Z	p. 326
Glossary	p. 339
Vocabulary	p. 340
Further Reference	p. 341
Index	p. 342
Advertisers' Index	p. 350
Maps	p. 351
Rome Overview	p. 353
Rome Street Maps	p. 354
Street Index	p. 362
City Buses	p. 366
Trains Around Rome	p. 368
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