Rome (City Guide) - Lonely Planet

Discover Rome
Bathe in the Pantheon's spotlight and admire the most singular architectural achievement of Ancient.
Coax your inner cook into the kitchen at the Citta del Gusto, the City of Taste.
Find your bella figura at Femme Sistina, and then sashay forth with confidence.
Know your giallorossi from yourbiancazzuri and make sure you get your seat right at the Stadio Olimpico.

In This Guide
Two resident authors, 840 hours of research, 26 maps, four near misses on a Vespa!
A full-color festivals section gives you the lowdown on summer culture fests, music gigs and the widely acclaimed Rome Film Fest.
Locals tell it how it is, from the culture editor at La Republica to expert art restorers and designers.