Frommer's 2000 Rome
by Porter, Darwin; Prince, Danforth; Shapiro, Michael; Pojmann, KarenEdition: Map
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2000-01-01
Publisher(s): John Wiley & Sons Inc
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Summary
Completely up to date for Jubilee 2000! With color fold-out map, online directory, and 16 pages of spectacular color photos!
Table of Contents
| List of Maps | p. vi |
| The Best of Rome | p. 1 |
| Frommer's Favorite Rome Experiences | p. 4 |
| Rome Today | p. 8 |
| Best Hotel Bets | p. 10 |
| Best Dining Bets | p. 12 |
| Planning a Trip to Rome | p. 18 |
| Visitor Information | p. 18 |
| Entry Requirements and Customs | p. 19 |
| Money | p. 20 |
| What Things Cost in Rome | p. 21 |
| The Italian Lira, the U.S. Dollar, the British Pound and the Euro | p. 22 |
| When to Go | p. 23 |
| Rome Calendar of Events | p. 23 |
| Calendar of Events for Rome's Jubilee 2000 | p. 24 |
| Health and Insurance | p. 30 |
| Tips for Travelers with Special Needs | p. 31 |
| Getting There | p. 34 |
| Getting to Know Rome | p. 41 |
| Orientation | p. 41 |
| The Neighborboods in Brief | p. 44 |
| Getting Around | p. 49 |
| Fast Facts: Rome | p. 52 |
| Accommodations | p. 58 |
| Near Stazione Termini | p. 59 |
| Near Via Veneto and Piazza Barberini | p. 67 |
| Family-Friendly Hotels | p. 69 |
| Near Ancient Rome | p. 69 |
| Near Campo de' Fiori | p. 72 |
| Near Piazza Navona and the Pantheon | p. 72 |
| Near the Spanish Steps and Piazza del Popolo | p. 75 |
| Near Vatican City | p. 79 |
| Staying in J. Paul Getty's Former Villa | p. 80 |
| In Prati | p. 83 |
| In Monte Mario | p. 83 |
| In Parioli | p. 84 |
| Near the Airport | p. 85 |
| Dining | p. 86 |
| Restaurants by Cuisine | p. 88 |
| Near Stazione Termini | p. 90 |
| Near Via Veneto and Piazza Barberini | p. 94 |
| Take a Gelato Break | p. 96 |
| Near Ancient Rome | p. 97 |
| Near Campo de' Fiori and the Jewish Ghetto | p. 100 |
| Family-Friendly Restaurants | p. 101 |
| Near Piazza Navona and the Pantheon | p. 103 |
| Near the Spanish Steps and Piazza del Popolo | p. 109 |
| Near Vatican City | p. 112 |
| In Trastevere | p. 114 |
| In Testaccio | p. 116 |
| On the Appian Way | p. 117 |
| In Parioli | p. 117 |
| On Janiculum Hill | p. 118 |
| Exploring Rome | p. 119 |
| Jubilee 2000 | p. 120 |
| Suggested Itineraries | p. 120 |
| St. Peter's and the Vatican | p. 121 |
| Papal Audiences | p. 128 |
| The Colosseum, the Roman Forum and Highlights of Ancient Rome | p. 132 |
| Did You Know? | p. 137 |
| The Pantheon and Attractions Near Piazza Navona and Campo de' Fiori | p. 142 |
| The Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain and Attractions Nearby | p. 146 |
| 913 Churches, 1 Synagogue--Jews in the Capital of Christendom | p. 148 |
| In the Villa Borghese | p. 152 |
| Beneath It All: Touring Roma Sotteranea | p. 154 |
| The Appian Way and the Catacombs | p. 155 |
| More Attractions | p. 157 |
| Organized Tours | p. 160 |
| Staying Active | p. 160 |
| Strolling Through Rome | p. 163 |
| Walking Tour 1--Rome of the Caesars | p. 163 |
| Walking Tour 2--The Heart of Rome | p. 173 |
| Walking Tour 3--Renaissance Rome | p. 179 |
| Walking Tour 4--Trastevere | p. 185 |
| Shopping | p. 191 |
| The Shopping Scene | p. 191 |
| Shopping A to Z | p. 195 |
| One-of-a-Kind Shops | p. 202 |
| Rome After Dark | p. 207 |
| The Performing Arts | p. 207 |
| The Club and Music Scene | p. 209 |
| The Cafe and Bar Scene | p. 212 |
| Movies | p. 216 |
| Side Trips from Rome | p. 217 |
| Tivoli | p. 217 |
| Palestrina | p. 220 |
| The Castelli Romani and Their Wines | p. 221 |
| Ostia | p. 224 |
| Fregene | p. 225 |
| Cerveteri and Tarquinia | p. 226 |
| Viterbo | p. 228 |
| Rome in Depth | p. 230 |
| A Look at the Past | p. 231 |
| Dateline | p. 231 |
| Architecture 101 | p. 239 |
| Art Through the Ages | p. 240 |
| Literature: The Classics and Beyond | p. 242 |
| The Romans: From Myth to Language | p. 244 |
| Recommended Books | p. 247 |
| An Italian Glossary | p. 249 |
| Basic Vocabulary | p. 249 |
| Italian Menu Savvy | p. 250 |
| Glossary of Architectural Terms | p. 253 |
| Frommer's Online Directory | p. 255 |
| Index | p. 265 |
| General Index | p. 265 |
| Accommodations Index | p. 275 |
| Restaurant Index | p. 276 |
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