A collection of full-color walking guides journeys to some of the world's greatest cities to take readers on twenty-four themed walking tours through diverse areas of each city, highlighting important landmarks, off-the-beaten path attractions, historic sites, and local features with easy-to-follow maps, clear route directions, anecdotes, and first-person commentary.

Describes points of interest in each section of the city and recommends hotels, restaurants, shops, and night spots.

Explore Rome on foot with the help of this innovative guide, filled with full-color, aerial-view maps and color photographs. The routes are comprehensive but not overwhelming, allowing you to connect neighborhoods, parks, and noteworthy sights at your own pace.

Features 24 walking tours of Rome including: Vatican City the Catacombs Trastevere themed tours such as “Romantic Rome” and “Peaceful Places of the Aventine"

Millions of individuals retire each year, and retirement provides an opportunity for a fresh start. The possibilities are endless--even on a budget--for those prepared to open their minds and dream big. Russ and Emily Firlik, who had just retired from teaching, dared to rethink their more traditional retirement plans to embark on 9 months of slow travel in France and Italy, keeping a strict budget in mind and guided by their passion for the arts, history and architecture. This memoir details the author's personal travel experience and includes insights and instructions for the thrifty long-term traveler. It will inspire others to dream big and plan their own adventures, while helping them with the practical details of sticking to a budget and anticipating the unexpected.

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Jubilee 2000 is the year declared by the pope to celebrate the transition to a new millennium and Rome has been sprucing up its landmarks for this historic occasion. Dozen's of Italy's art treasures, churches and architectural sights have been restored for the many tourists and pilgrims who will visit. This 1999 edition will provide essential coverage for those planning their trips, from the best places to stay for any budget, to the glamour and excitement of Rome's nightlife and restaurants. Previous Edition ISBN: 0028612086