Rome is called the Eternal City, and ancient ruins and Renaissance masterpieces still dot this modern metropolis: with Rick Steves on your side, Rome can be yours! Inside Rick Steves Rome 2018 you'll find: Comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring Rome Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites Top sights and hidden gems, from the Colosseum and the Sistine Chapel to corner trattorias serving crispy fresh pizza and that perfect scoop of gelato How to connect with local culture: Savor a plate of cacio e pepe, celebrate with the locals at a festival, or chat with fans about the latest soccer (calico, to locals) match Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight The best places to eat, sleep, and experience la dolce far niente Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and incredible museums Detailed neighborhood maps and a fold-out city map for exploring on the go Useful resources including a packing list, Italian phrase book, a historical overview, and recommended reading Over 500 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down Annually updated information on Central Rome, Vatican City, Trastevere, and more, plus day trips to Ostia Antica, Tivoli, Naples, and Pompeii Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Rome 2018. Spending just a few days in the city? Try Rick Steves Pocket Rome.

リック・スティーヴスが綴るこの書は、単なる実用書の枠を超えた、ローマという永遠の都への愛の賛歌です。著者の鋭い洞察は、読者を単なる観光客から、現地の空気を吸い込む生活者へと変貌させます。歴史を解き明かし、料理の一皿に宿る喜びを語るその筆致からは、日常を慈しむイタリア的精神への深い敬意が溢れています。 本書の魅力は、文化と真摯に向き合うための「哲学」が提示されている点にあります。何もしないことの心地よさを推奨する彼の言葉に触れれば、石畳の小道で迷うことさえ贅沢な文学的体験へと昇華されるでしょう。未知の扉を開き、魂の洗濯を促すこの一冊は、読者の心に消えない旅情を刻み込む至高のナビゲーターなのです。