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Summary: OK but not as good as alternatives
Review: The map is better than paper and good. But, it lacks updated metro stops and is not as thorough as the "Let's Go.." map. We bought both maps and the "Let's Go.. was preferred by our group. The "Eyewitness .." map is fine if you have no other travelguides . But it wastes the entire back of the map with "helpful" but limited suggestions or sights. So, for a cheap map + travel guide, its OK. For a better map, go for the "Let's Go.."
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Summary: Preparing or Reminiscing, this one takes you there.
Review: Before moving to Rome, I purchased 3 guide books. Having never been to this particular city before, and preparing to live there, I was looking for something that would assist me to not just read about Rome, but to feel it, and to anticipate it.The Kindersley guide fulfilled my needs and more. With by far more color photographs than any other guide book I've seen, one is able to glean a visual idea of each destination. Also, in my opinion, the 3D maps of certain sections are extraordinarily unique and useful. The factual information is complete and accurate, with suggestions for the budget, palate, and imagination. They only drawback to these guides that I can see is the lack of in depth information on local nightlife. A younger person looking for insider information on hotspots may need to turn to a second source. That said, I remain a true convert to the Kindersley guides, whereever I roam.
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Summary: Worth It
Review: I highly recommend the de luxe edition. In addition to the value of the content, the de luxe edition provides helpful laminated information cards, a detailed pull-out map, and an attractive cover.
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Summary: Beautiful Guidebook, but AS THE ROMANS DO Has More Soul
Review: This is a sweet little guidebook if you are a tourist and are looking for factual information, but if you want something that gets into the heart of the city and its people--what it's really like to be in Rome and enjoy it like the Romans do, I would recommend AS THE ROMANS DO: THE DELIGHTS, DRAMAS AND DAILY DIVERSIONS OF LIFE IN THE ETERNAL CITY by Alan Epstein. I would give As the Romans Do five stars and a thumbs up. A Must Read
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Summary: AWESOME!
Review: Do not go to Rome without this book! I read this book before going and was able to get an idea of what Rome was about, but when I arrived, this book did not leave my hands! This guide divides Rome into sections. We set out agenda according to sections in the book. The street-by-street map was invaluable and we were never lost. I am the worst with directions, but I knew extactly where I was during each day. With the maps, I navigated instead of my husband! The cut aways and guides to the various museums and attractions were also invaluable. We were able to walk into any attraction and know what the star features were and not have to miss a thing. We did not have to buy the extra tour books in each museum because our Eyewitness Guide gave us all the information we need and then some. Not only was I the navigator, but I was our personal tour guide. With the book, I was able to read out loud to my husband and tell him about everything we saw in Rome. There were many other tourist with the Eyewitnes Guides in their hands and I was pleasantly surprised to see the book in so many different languages. A tourist even came up to me at the Trevi Fountain asking me where I got the book because she saw so many people with it, and she was disappointed when I said I got it in the States because she was ready to pick up a copy immediately. You can forget the credit cards, but DO NOT LEAVE HOME WITH THIS ONE!
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Summary: Must have
Review: Great book. The walking tours are wonderfull. Anybody going to rome must buy this book. Better than any other guide I've ever used.
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Summary: ideal fireside reading
Review: What needs to be said about this book is that it is not simply a travel guide. It makes delightful fireside reading for us stay-at-homes. As such, it would be an ideal book for a Christmas gift. I would recommend the leather-bound edition, which is a treasure in appearance as well as content. It gives you the magical feeling of actually having experienced Rome yourself.
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Summary: Informative, useful, and even entertaining
Review: HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. This book is widely used and for good reason--it presents a wealth of useful information in a terrific format. The colorful layout is excellent and the tips on everything from transportation to using phone machines is invaluable. The blurbs and photographs are very helpful and insightful. How popular is this book? While in Rome I saw this book being toted around by dozens of tourists, and the amusing thing was that often it was a non-English version. German tourists, French tourists, they all were carrying this around. The only thing from the book that wasn't up to par was the restaurant guide. I couldn't find some of the restaurants listed so it might be a little out of date in this area.
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Summary: most informative , most helpful , highly recommended
Review: I have spent four days in Rome with this guide and not an hour was wasted thanks to a couple of hours of careful studying at home. In sharp contrast with other traditional guides, eyewitness travel books give you a visual perception , a directional sense of where you stand in a city so you don't miss what is around the corner.
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Summary: Earlier edition is near perfect!
Review: I just returned from Rome with the earlier edition and it was wonderful. The large photos of everthing that was worth seeing and the logical break down of the city into different areas combined with a sturdy contstruction made it wonderful. My only complaint was the city map at the back. It was hard to use. I used the Street Wise laminated map was a perfect companion!
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