Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Rome.

Discover Rome's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from imagining the roar of the crowd at the Colosseum; to feasting on heavenly slices of pizza at Bonci Pizzarium, a revered takeaway; and stretching your legs in leafy Villa Borghese, Rome's showpiece park with grassy banks and rowing lakes.

Build a trip to rememberwith Lonely Planet's Rometravel guide:

• Our classic guidebook formatcontains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
• All-new structure and design that's easy to useso you can navigate Rome effortlessly
• Exciting Perfect Dayitineraries help you create your ideal adventurewith suggestions of unmissable attractions and activities
• Expert local recommendationson eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
• Vibrant photography and mapsincluding a pull-out map of Rome
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sightsfrom the Roman Forum to the Trevi Fountain and the Sistine Chapel
• Essential information toolkit containing tipson arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel
• Connect with Roman culture through storiesthat delve deep into local life, history and traditions
• Covers: Ancient Rome; Centro Storico; Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale; Vatican City, Borgo & Prati; Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo; Trastevere & Gianicolo; San Giovanni & Testaccio; Villa Borghese & Northern Rome; Southern Romeplus day tripsto Frascati; Nemi; Castel Gandolfo; Grottaferrata; Ostia; Tivoli; Cerveteri; Tarquinia; Lago di Bracciano; Anzio

 

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heartof this extraordinary city with Lonely Planet's Rome.