Rome the Second Time

15 Itineraries That Don't Go to the Coliseum.

Description

Designed for the tourist seeking a fresh, authentic, Roman experience, this intimate, stimulating guide explores Rome's splendid modern architecture, its bustling close-in neighborhoods, and its rivers, magnificent fountains, and aqueducts. Itineraries take the reader to Fascist and occupied Rome of World War II, the nearby Alban Hills, and the Eternal City's lesser-known green spaces. Innovative chapters feature cultural and artistic Rome, including art galleries, jazz clubs, film locations, and rooftop bars--even places that offer a sumptuous (and free) vernissage of wine and hors d'oeuvres. With Bill and Dianne as guides-their voices part of the experience-the curious traveler will discover a housing project built under Mussolini; ascend a little-known holy Roman road on the city's outskirts; spend an evening in the out-of-the-way, artsy neighborhood of Pigneto; enjoy a trattoria where only Italians eat; and, among the book's many informative, creative sidebars, find in one the troubling story of Rome's Jewish community, and in another locate sites in Angels & Demons. 16 maps, 70 photos, an index, and detailed directions and instructions (including websites) make this new Rome easily accessible. For the frugally-minded, at times adventurous (at times armchair) traveler. Foreword by Rome Mayor Walter Veltroni.
€ 20,45
Paperback / softback
 
Free shipping from
€ 19,95 within The Netherlands
Writer
Bennett, Dianne, Graebner, Professor William (State University College of New York
Title
Rome the Second Time
Publisher
Curious Traveler Press
Year
2009
Language
English
Pages
248
Weight
381 gr
EAN
9780615279985
Dimensions
216 x 140 x 22 mm
Binding format
Paperback / softback

You will always receive the last edition from us!


Categories

Boekstra