Lonely Planet Rome

Plan the Trip of a Lifetime Detailed Itineraries & Maps Insider Tips Covers Trastevere, Vatican City, Tivoli and more
Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan a multi-week adventure to Rome. Trawl the ruins of the Palatino, marvel at Michelangelo's Pietà, feast on heavenly slices of pizza, with our classic travel guide that's packed with comprehensive itineraries, maps and essential tips so you can create the trip of a lifetime.

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Rome.

Discover Rome's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from imagining the roar of the crowd at the Colosseum; to feasting on heavenly slices of pizza at Bonci Pizzarium, a revered takeaway; and stretching your legs in leafy Villa Borghese, Rome's showpiece park with grassy banks and rowing lakes.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Rome travel guide:

• Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
• All-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Rome effortlessly
• Exciting Perfect Day itineraries help you create your ideal adventure with suggestions of unmissable attractions and activities
• Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
• Vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of Rome
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from the Roman Forum to the Trevi Fountain and the Sistine Chapel
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel
• Connect with Roman culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
• 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 plus day trips to Frascati; Nemi; Castel Gandolfo; Grottaferrata; Ostia; Tivoli; Cerveteri; Tarquinia; Lago di Bracciano; Anzio

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary city with Lonely Planet's Rome.

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