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The cultural hearts of the world's most glamorous cities, rendered with the quality research that readers expect from a Blue Guides publication. Drawing on Blue Guides material as well as numerous visits, Daniel Nolan presents a pithy and accessible snapshot of the Eternal City that will enhance the short-stay visitors' enjoyment of what contemporary Rome has to offer as it deepens their understanding of its fascinating past. Color throughout; 12 maps and plans, 20 photographs.

CONTENTSTen things to do 2About this guide 5Practicalities 6 Transport 7 Entertainment 7 Shops 8 Food & drink 8 Where to stay 10History 16The Forum Map 21 Capitoline Hill 22 Roman Forum 28 Colosseum 36 San Pietro in Vincoli 38 In the area 40 Eat 44Trevi Fountain Map 50 Trevi Fountain 52 Santa Maria Maggiore 52 Galleria Doria-Pamphilj 55 Palazzo Barberini 60 In the area 63 Eat 67 Shop 69Spanish Steps Map 75 Spanish Steps 76 Santa Maria del Popolo 79 Museo & Galleria Borghese 80 In the area 87 Eat 89 Piazza Navona Map 98 Piazza Navona 100 San Luigi dei Francesi 101 Sant’Agostino 102 Pantheon 104 S. Maria sopra Minerva 106 In the area 108 Eat 110 Vatican Map 120 St Peter’s Basilica 122 Vatican Grottoes 125 Vatican Museums 126 Sistine Chapel 131 In the area 139 Eat 141 Shop 144Glossary 146Index 15