Top 10 Guide to Rome

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Summary: Rome at your fingertips!
Review: Congratulations to Whiting for writing a comprehensive guide to Rome that is compact, easy to read, and shares all her vast knowledge of the city. Since I visit Rome on occasion I grabbed a copy of this guide as soon as it hit the market, and I haven't been disappointed. Whiting has touched on virtually every facet associated with the eternal city and has used a format that is easy to follow and acquaints even the novice with the most important information. What a treasure of a guide, and I highly recommend it not only to the novice, but to the seasoned traveler as well. Whiting has hit all the highlights....and more!

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Summary: both accessible and detailed
Review: Having been to Rome prior to picking up this book, I wasn't certain as to how much its Top 10 lists would help me on my return trip to Italy. I must say I was very pleasantly surprised to learn that not only did the book refresh my memory as to some of the most beautiful and fascinating places in the city, but more importantly it took me into the heart of Rome--really covering locations & details that in my mind bridge the first-time visitor with someone who has been several times. It is quite evident that Whiting not only knows Rome, but knows what it's like to want to discover the city the right way: armed with informed lists and suggestions that still leave plenty of room for the actual discovery itself!