Insight Guides: Rome

Insight City Guide Rome is a comprehensive travel guide to one of the world’s most historically rich destinations. Full-color photos and maps throughout combine with authoritative text to inspire you to explore the eternal city. Be inspired by the “Best Of Rome” section, which highlights unmissable sights and experiences, while a comprehensive Travel Tips section gives you all the practical information and travel advice you need to plan what to do on your trip, including selective listings for hotel and restaurants. Lavish Photo Features offer a unique insight into topics such as Roman markets, the Vatican’s treasures, and the city’s catacombs. Insight’s trademark history and culture coverage provides a fascinating introduction to Rome’s classical heritage and modern life, while features by local writers delve into everything from classical monuments and modern architecture to Roman markets, with a special focus on the city’s treasure-house museums and palazzos. Thirteen Places chapters cover the city, from the stately Vatican to the cobbled streets of Campo de’Fiori, while four further excursions chapters suggest day trips from Rome.

Solveig Steinhardt has spent the last nine years discovering the Eternal City’s hidden treasures. She regularly works as a Rome correspondant for a number of travel magazines and guidebooks. Her favorite spots are the Terme di Caracalla at night, especially during the summer opera festival, and the Auditorium music hall.