Rick Steves' Rome 2008 (Rick Steves)

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 376 pages
• Published by: Avalon Travel Publishing August 28, 2007
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 1566918669
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-1566918664
• Book Dimensions: 8.1 x 4.2 x 0.8 inches
• Weighs: 12 ounces

Product Description
Who but Rick Steves can tell travelers the best ways to see St. Peter's Basilica, the Sistine Chapel, and the Colosseum? With Rick Steves’ Rome 2008, travelers can experience the best of everything Rome has to offer — economically and hassle-free. Completely revised and updated, this guide includes opinionated coverage of both famous and lesser-known sights, friendly places to eat and sleep, suggested day plans, walking tours and trip itineraries, and clear instructions for smooth travel anywhere by car, train, or foot. America’s number one authority on travel to Europe, Steves' time-tested recommendations for safe and enjoyable travel in Europe have been used by millions of Americans in search of their own unique European travel experience.

Reader Reviews
This book was tremendously helpful during a May 2008 trip to Rome. It wasn't perfect but provided lots of good travel information. The good: - Covers most of the popular sites, and goes into the more detail for the important sites. - Ranks each site with a level of importance/significance - this is very useful when deciding what sites are worthwhile and/or important. I agree with most site rankings. The bad: - Many prices are incorrect (add 1-2 euros to many museum and ticket prices). - Some time information is incorrect (double check via phone if you are on or near holidays, weekends, or beginning/end of day). - Overview maps (b/w hand drawn appearance) lack street level detail making them difficult to use for navigation. - Street maps (color, in front of book) also lack sufficient street level detail. You may need a more detailed map from your hotel to navigate the complex city streets. The worst problem with the 2008 edition may be its success. Every restaurant (and also the hotels) were mobbed by people with a Rick Steves guide. I've never seen so many people with the same book all trying to go to the same place. It kind of spoiled some of the magic since we were often surrounded by American travelers and not the eclectic mix of people you would expect on such a trip.