Reviews: Rome

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Blue Guide Rome

Blue Guide Rome

ce' tutto da sapere su Roma!

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Reviewed by Lawrence GATT
Format: Paperback

ce’ tutto da sapere su Roma. l’ userò in tre settimane con i miei nipoti durante la nostra visita a Roma

Blue Guide Rome

Blue Guide Rome

History & Culture

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Reviewed by Miss Caitlin O'Dowd
Format: Paperback

Really excellent guide if you are travelling to Rome and would like some foundational knowledge of the history and cultural context of the city. An abundance of information on various sites and locations and really great suggested walking routes with information of what you will see on each route.

Blue Guide Rome

Blue Guide Rome

Authoritative

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Reviewed by George
Format: Paperback

Comprehensive and complete …… for the culturally minded traveller to Rome, with time to spare.

Blue Guide Rome

Blue Guide Rome

Very Complete

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Reviewed by LewisB
Format: Paperback

Very Complete: a good alternative to old Michelin Green Guides.

Blue Guide Rome

Blue Guide Rome

Very good guide to Rome

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Reviewed by Jmb
Format: Kindle ebook

First, I bought both the paperback and Kindle editions. I bought the paperback first, but it was so thick that it was impossible to carry it with me easily while sightseeing. I then bought the Kindle edition, and had no problems with faults or navigation like the earlier reviewer. One simply must go back to the table of contents (easily done) and then simply click on the site/area one wishes to explore. Like all Blue Guides, it is comprehensive, especially in its descriptions of the major churches of Rome. Some of the walks suggested were really good, and I am glad I followed the book’s advice. However, the author of the book does not hold back when he/she doesn’t think something is worth your time. In a couple of cases, I am glad that I went to a church even though the book said it held little merit. Still, the book made my four-day trip to Rome much more meaningful.