Rome and Environs: An Archaeological Guide

by Filippo Coarelli

This superb guide at last brings the work of Filippo Coarelli, one of the most widely published and best known scholars of Roman archeology and art, to a wide, English-language audience. Conveniently organized by walking tours and illustrated throughout with clear maps, drawings, and plans, Rome and An Archaeological Guide covers all of the city's ancient sites, and, unlike most other guides, now includes the major monuments in a large area outside Rome proper but within easy reach, such as Ostia Antica, Palestrina, Tivoli, and the many areas of interest along the ancient Roman roads. An essential resource for tourists interested in a deeper understanding of Rome's classical remains, it is also the ideal book for students and scholars approaching the ancient history of one of the world's most fascinating cities.

* Covers all the major sites including the Capitoline, the Roman Forum and the Imperial Fora, the Palatine Hill, the Valley of the Colosseum, the Esquiline, the Caelian, the Quirinal, and the Campus Martius.

* Two separate chapters discuss important clusters of sites-one on the area surrounding Circus Maximus and the other in the vicinity of the Trastevere, including the Aventine and the Vatican.

* Additional chapters cover the city walls and the aqueducts.

* Features 189 maps, drawings, and diagrams; an appendix on building materials and techniques; and an extensive bibliography.

Genres: Architecture, Archaeology, Travel, History, Ancient History, Classical Studies

575 pages, Paperback

First published March 12, 2007

Reviews

[Emily M · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent, not just as a guide for tourists in Rome but also for its numerous maps and wonderful, short explanations of the history and significance of buildings in Rome. It's one drawback is that Coarelli occasionally includes his uncanonical (and highly controversial) interpretations of one or two sites, but that is rare and minimal.

[Sara Lindvall · Rating 5 out of 5]

Coarelli is always my go-to when it comes to the topography of Rome. There are others, yes, but they all basically falls back on this.

[John · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not a book to read through, but I was impressed with its detailed description of the archaeological record. As a bonus, the book contains material on the outlying areas of Rome such as Tivoli, etc.

[DMae · Rating 4 out of 5]

I dabble with this book, not read it.

[Karin Tate · Rating 5 out of 5]

Always reading this one.