An Architect's Rome (Bulfinch Architecture/Travel Series)

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Summary: Everyone traveling to Rome must read this book
Review: As an architect, I appreciate John McGuire's personal descriptions of my favorite places in Rome. The illustrations are some of the best I have ever seen. This past Christmas, I gave this book to several friends as a bon voyage gift. We spent the morning over coffee discussing how well Rome is described in this book. Anyone interested in Rome would enjoy reading this book.

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Summary: This book needs to be reprinted!
Review: I am sorry to see that this book is no longer in print. Before a trip to Rome, I purchased 'An Architect's Rome' and read it from cover to cover. Reading 'An Architect's Rome' helped me plan my trip and as I read my enthusiasm for Rome increased. By the time I arrived in Rome I felt as if I knew the city and was returning to visit my favorite places. The author transfered his love for the city to me. On the author's recommendation I took the Ostia Antica day trip and thoroughly enjoyed the day. This is the best book on Rome that I have read.

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Summary: Excellent guide to walking tours of Rome and its architectur
Review: I visited Rome three years ago, and saw most of what McGuire describes and illustrates with excellent pen and ink sketches and water colors. If I had the book then, I could have saved time, seen more, and I think, appreciated what I did see and visit to a greater extent. I am an architect. Perhaps this is why I so enjoyed McGuire's book. Most people who visit Rome do so because of its remarkable architecture. This volume will enhance their visit.