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• •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 and the perfect scoop of gelato
• •How to connect with local culture: Indulge in the Italian happy hour tradition of the 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