Time Out Rome

Rome's ancient monuments and spectacular galleries - for centuries a major draw on the international tourism map - are looking more magnificent than ever after the restoration and beautification of recent years. This exhaustively updated handbook provides an honest and in-depth assessment of the most exuberant of European capitals. Time Out Rome details the city's best sights - both ancient and modern, world-famous and obscure - from spectacular galleries to the sybaritic new Turkish baths. Highlights include budget lodging options including nunneries, campsites, and youth hostels; the lowdown on ancient Rome's martial machine, plus where to take gladiator lessons; and extensive coverage of rural delights, from (more) ancient ruins to abandoned villages, lush gardens, mountain walks, and sandy beaches.