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Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guides
Top 10 Rome
Drawing on the same standards of accuracy as the acclaimed DK Eyewitness Travel Guides , each book in DK's Top 10 series uses evocative color photography, excellent cartography, and up-to-date travel content to create a reliable and useful pocket-sized travel guide.
Dozens of Top 10 lists provide vital information on each destination, as well as insider tips, from uncovering a city's most memorable sights to finding the best restaurants and hotels in each neighborhood. And to save you time and money, there's even a Top 10 list of Things to Avoid.
Each Top 10 contains a pull-out map and guide that includes fold-out maps of city metro systems, useful phone numbers, and 60 great ideas on how to spend your day.
Dozens of Top 10 lists provide vital information on each destination, as well as insider tips, from uncovering a city's most memorable sights to finding the best restaurants and hotels in each neighborhood. And to save you time and money, there's even a Top 10 list of Things to Avoid.
Each Top 10 contains a pull-out map and guide that includes fold-out maps of city metro systems, useful phone numbers, and 60 great ideas on how to spend your day.
192 pages, Paperback
First published September 15, 1999
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September 21, 2019
Rome có dì dui? Chắc có câu tiếng Ý của mẹ HH:
"Con na si cappuccino pense che mas pizza con na mi"
(emo ăn tới cuồng si)
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nghĩ đi nghĩ lại cũng không nghĩ ra thích cái dì, sao lại thấy nó hay hơn niu dóc ta??? chắc lúc làm bị dí quá nên bộ não tự hàn gắn tâm hồn cho em quên hếch chăng???? =))))))
"Con na si cappuccino pense che mas pizza con na mi"
(emo ăn tới cuồng si)
=))))))))))))))))))))))))))
nghĩ đi nghĩ lại cũng không nghĩ ra thích cái dì, sao lại thấy nó hay hơn niu dóc ta??? chắc lúc làm bị dí quá nên bộ não tự hàn gắn tâm hồn cho em quên hếch chăng???? =))))))
June 12, 2011
This guide to Rome isn't packed with detail of historic, archeaological or artistic treasures of the eternal city. However, like all Dorling Kindersley publications, it is set out in a format that is easily accessible, clear and concise. The theme is the top ten this and that of places to visit and things to do and see. Top ten places to go on a rainy day, top ten ancient sites etc.
For the traveller, there are better and more detailed guides out there, but I gave this one four stars because I found the pocket size of this one perfect to fit into my camera bag, and the fold out maps were perfect to prevent me from getting lost in and out of the back streets on my daily expeditions.
The only thing I was ignorant about was the Roman bus system. I kept hopping on and off buses and nobody asked for euros or tickets, before I sussed the system of ticket machines. Tante grazie!
For the traveller, there are better and more detailed guides out there, but I gave this one four stars because I found the pocket size of this one perfect to fit into my camera bag, and the fold out maps were perfect to prevent me from getting lost in and out of the back streets on my daily expeditions.
The only thing I was ignorant about was the Roman bus system. I kept hopping on and off buses and nobody asked for euros or tickets, before I sussed the system of ticket machines. Tante grazie!
October 14, 2008
(Cut and pasted from my review for the Venice version)
I used this and Rick Steves on our trip to Italy. I like the color pictures and the size of this one, but the information in Rick Steves is much more comprehensive and useful. I'd buy Rick's instead.
I used this and Rick Steves on our trip to Italy. I like the color pictures and the size of this one, but the information in Rick Steves is much more comprehensive and useful. I'd buy Rick's instead.
June 3, 2012
It's quite good, but not enough information about sites to use as your main book, focusing on lots and lots of lists instead. Other Top 10s seem to have more information on interesting sites. Probably this is a difficulty of Rome as there is just so much in Rome
April 23, 2008
planning my trip to Rome with this right now!
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January 9, 2009The Top 10 versions are my favorite - especially when I procrastinate preparing for a trip :)
July 24, 2018
One of the better Eyewitness Travel Top Ten guides that I've read! It's not very in-depth, but does give plenty of concise and useful information. The color pictures are well-chosen and I really liked the included maps and walking tour recommendations. The content of this Top Ten guide is better than most of the the other Eyewitness Travel Top Ten guides I've read, but that may be because Rome just has so much to offer! The guidebook offers a surface-level glimpse at a wide range of subjects, from writers based in Rome to ancient emperors, to cheap eats and recommendations for bars and clubs per local. I also appreciated the Streetsmart section at the back that gives very practical information on how to navigate Rome.
Top Ten Rome Highlights:
1. Vatican City
2. The Pantheon
3. Roman Forum
4. Galleria Borghese
5. Colosseum and Imperial Fora
6. Musei Capitolini
7. Museo Nazionale Romano
8. Santa Maria del Popolo
9. Villa Guilia
10. Ostia Antica
In short, a good travel reference for a summary, high-level overview of Rome.
Top Ten Rome Highlights:
1. Vatican City
2. The Pantheon
3. Roman Forum
4. Galleria Borghese
5. Colosseum and Imperial Fora
6. Musei Capitolini
7. Museo Nazionale Romano
8. Santa Maria del Popolo
9. Villa Guilia
10. Ostia Antica
In short, a good travel reference for a summary, high-level overview of Rome.
February 21, 2017
Can't wait!
August 8, 2019
Beautiful photos and maps. Helped me plan and prioritize my walking tour of Rome and activities.
December 12, 2022
D0na bastantes opcions i idees de que fer a Roma,
September 20, 2016
Guidebook of Rome with the emphasis of the top 10 sites to see, eat, sleep, museums, etc.
July 2, 2023
Las guías de DK Eyewitness han sido siempre una de mis primeras prioridades a la hora de elegir una guía de viajes de confianza. Por lo general, me han dejado bastante satisfecho. Especialmente porque no se centran casi “exclusivamente” en recomendarte sitios para comer y beber o comprar, como hay muchas, y, además, suelen estar bastante desfasadas de una temporada a otra. Se centran en lo que el viajero quiere ver por encima de todo, con las explicaciones imprescindibles para no perderte nada importante. A mayor abundamiento, las ediciones completas contienen diversos tipos de rutas a las que se les puede sacar mucho provecho. Y los mapas suelen ser muy precisos. Casi al milímetro.
Este ha sido el caso con la presente guía de Roma. Imprescindible para ponerse al día y para no perderse nada de lo que luego te arrepientas (en función de los días que dispongas, claro está).
De momento, las sigo recomendando, por encima de otras similares pero más conocidas.
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Este ha sido el caso con la presente guía de Roma. Imprescindible para ponerse al día y para no perderse nada de lo que luego te arrepientas (en función de los días que dispongas, claro está).
De momento, las sigo recomendando, por encima de otras similares pero más conocidas.
4 🌞🌞🌞🌞
November 2, 2017
I enjoy the format of the Top 10 travel guides as a starting place for research on a destination, but this one didn't resonate with me, unlike the others I've used. I didn't get a good sense of why I should visit the listed sights, and they all blended together, with similar photos and descriptions. More attention to what makes each stand out would improve the book. Also, this book contains over-the-top superlatives about everything it describes. Some might find that charming, but I felt it got in the way of actually learning about the destination. For example, the Sistine Chapel is apparently the best work of art humans have ever created (not presented as opinion but as a fact that the reader already knows). Made it hard to trust the descriptions and recommendations. The pull-out map was very useful, though.
If you're looking for a travel guide to Rome, I suggest the Rick Steves guide
If you're looking for a travel guide to Rome, I suggest the Rick Steves guide
May 9, 2016
É um livro concreto é muito directo. Tem informações bastante úteis, mas penso que não seria mau ter dicas ainda mais econômicas da viagem e estadia. Falta também por exemplo informações sobre os sites de diversos monumentos e dicas de como comprar bilhetes. Mas no geral é um bom guia. O tamanho também é bastante útil porque pode facilmente ser transportado.
August 24, 2016
Excellent concise guide
Covers all the main attractions with adequate information. Contains sufficient information for the ordinary tourist who does not want a plethora of information.
Covers all the main attractions with adequate information. Contains sufficient information for the ordinary tourist who does not want a plethora of information.
May 18, 2008
Just got back from Rome again and yet again this book proved invaluable... full of fact and detail... I love it
July 14, 2010
This stayed in my purse for the whole week we were in Rome. Maps are great. We found the best gelateria, close to the Pantheon. It is even marked on the fold out map at the back of the book!
September 7, 2013
Went to Rome with this book and we enjoyed our time there. This book is compact and easy to read. With a list of only 10 best things of each category, it helps us to quickly decide where to go.
November 27, 2011
Made our trip even more special - excellent maps!
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December 30, 2013Great Guide to Rome
we are visiting Rome in February and this book is resourceful in so many ways! The guide is set up very nicely and works great with my Kindle Fire.
we are visiting Rome in February and this book is resourceful in so many ways! The guide is set up very nicely and works great with my Kindle Fire.
June 4, 2014
2014 edition
November 30, 2016
Nice try. A top 10 list of many things. What makes the list? What classifies a place as a 5th or a 7th? Magic. At least tripadvisor is free with an adblocker.
November 30, 2016
Nice try. A top 10 list of many things. What makes the list? What classifies a place as a 5th or a 7th? Magic. At least tripadvisor is free with an adblocker.
July 3, 2011
Not a great travel book but the size was right for sticking in my suitcase.
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