Fodor's Rome, 6th Edition (Fodor's Gold Guides)

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1) Paperback Book Fodor's Rome, 6th Edition (Fodor's Gold Guides) by Fodor´s. I want to start my review with getting the negative aspects of this out of the way. First, there are no photos to speak of save for the front cover. No images to accompany the many, many pages of text. I think that this definitely works against the book. Second, the map that accompanies the book is not that good. It´s too small and doesn´t encompass some important locations, especially Testaccio. Lastly, sometimes the writing is a bit bland and the art historical and historical facts are inaccurate while _some_ of the observations about Rome are typically touristy and lack insight.

However, in spite of all of this, this is an excellent guide book. This book excels in the practical areas - such as general factual information on heading to Rome, going to Rome, travel trips, weather information, and other miscellaneous information, etc. The walking tours are also quite good and the mini-maps that are included, while orange in color, are easy to read and are well numbered. The sections on shopping and side trips outside Rome are also quite good and one of the best sections of the book. All in all, the book presents a beautiful image of Rome that is enticing. After reading the book, I felt compelled to buy the first available ticket to the Eternal City. I´m definitely looking forward to the 7th edition due out in September that I hope will have more photos and a better map.

If this is your first trip to Rome, this is a guidebook that you must take with you. Couple it with the National Geographic Traveler Guidebook to Rome and Rick Steves´s Rome Guidebook, and you can´t go wrong!¤

2) Paperback Book Fodor's Rome, 6th Edition (Fodor's Gold Guides) by Fodor´s. This book was great to read before our trip to Italy and it was one of 3 books we took with us. It has a different take on Rome than the Rick Steve´s series and I liked it´s attitude about travel in Italy. It had some good recommendations for places to eat and stay. When we return to Italy I plan to buy their book on Florence.¤

3) Paperback Book Fodor's Rome, 6th Edition (Fodor's Gold Guides) by Fodor´s. See the stunning artistic legacy collected by 50 popes, do an alfresco lunch in Raphael´s favorite garden spot, survey the whole city from a pensione atop the Spanish steps, or graze your fill through sinfully rich dishes at a mozzerella "bar"—Fodor´s Rome, 6th Edition offers all these experiences and more! Our local writers have traveled throughout the area to find the best hotels, restaurants, attractions and activities to prepare you for a journey of stunning variety. Before you leave for your trip be sure to pack your Fodor´s guide to ensure you don´t miss a thing.

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- You won´t find a more accurate, current guidebook anywhere.
- Unlike other travel books, Fodor´s guides rely heavily on local experts who know the territory best—so you know you´re seeing the real Rome.
- We give you the planning tools you need to tailor your trip. We give options for all budgets. You make the choices.

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