Explore ancient ruins and view Renaissance masterpieces in this truly modern Eternal City. Inside RICK STEVES ROME 2020 you'll find: *Comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring Rome *Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites *Top sights and hidden gems, from the Colosseum and the Sistine Chapel to corner trattorias, cozy wine bars, and the perfect scoop of gelato *How to connect with local culture: Indulge in the Italian happy hour tradition of aperitivo, savor a plate of cacio e pepe, or chat with fans about the latest soccer match *Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight *The best places to eat, sleep, and experience la dolce far niente *Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and sights like the Roman Forum, St. Peter's Basilica, and the Vatican Museums *Detailed neighborhood maps and a fold-out city map for exploring on the go *Useful resources including a packing list, Italian phrase book, a historical overview, and recommended reading *Over 500 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down *Annually updated information on Central Rome, Vatican City, Trastevere, and more, plus day trips to Ostia Antica, Tivoli, Naples, and Pompeii Make the most of every day and every dollar with RICK STEVES ROME 2020. Spending just a few days in the city? Try RICK STEVES POCKET ROME.

Author Biography

Since 1973, Rick Steves has spent about four months a year exploring Europe. Rick produces a best-selling guidebook series, a public television series and a public radio show and organises small-group tours that take over 30,000 travellers to Europe annually. He does all of this with the help of more than 100 well-travelled staff members at Rick Steves' Europe in Edmonds, WA (near Seattle). When not on the road, Rick is active in his church and with advocacy groups focused on economic and social justice, drug policy reform and ending hunger. To recharge, Rick plays piano, relaxes at his family cabin in the Cascade Mountains and spends time with his son Andy and daughter Jackie.