- Paperback: 96 pages
- Publisher: Automobile Association; 5th Revised edition edition (10 Jan 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0749540338
- ISBN-13: 978-0749540333
- Product Dimensions: 18.8 x 11.2 x 1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
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Offering guidance through the city streets of Rome, this reference includes the author's selection of the top 25 sights in the city; a section on resturants for different price levels and types of cuisine; and suggestions for shopping, entertainment and accommodation.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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An excellent guide to Rome for those on a weekend break. The top 25 sights guide is an excellent way of cherry picking the delights of the city.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The strengths of this book are those of the other AA Spiral Guides: it's small and light enough to carry around with you, and there are loads of photos which are useful in deciding what to see.
The street maps of the city are clear, however we had a real problem finding the sights mentioned in the text on the map as they are not grid referenced. The Spiral Guide was very good for finding things to do, but we were glad to have a second guide book (Lonely Planet's Rome Condensed) with which to look up their locations.
The street maps of the city are clear, however we had a real problem finding the sights mentioned in the text on the map as they are not grid referenced. The Spiral Guide was very good for finding things to do, but we were glad to have a second guide book (Lonely Planet's Rome Condensed) with which to look up their locations.
Also, some of the information given was seemingly inaccurate and sent us on a few wild goose chases; for example a "vegetarian" restaurant a little way from the Spanish Steps was anything but, and we wasted ages trekking to look for a gate whose keyhole would supposedly give us an amazing view...if we found the right one it was a definite waste of time!
That's not to say the book doesn't have some useful tips on what to see, and it hasn't stopped me buying more in the same series - it's just that we encountered several flaws with this particular edition.
We mainly used this book to search out the must sees, and tended to stumble around the rest of the city ourselves. I think really it was a case of Rome being so amazing that we just kept finding things to see without needing a guide book. For a general overview this book is excellent, however we found it impossible to find many of the places mentioned on the maps and this is a major issue.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
We found the book to be of great help when taking a 4 day visit to Rome. The information on each historical site was perfect and not too in depth. We tried one of the recommended eating places and it was excellent, so if you are in the Northern City pay a visit to Est Est it is where all the Italians go but be prepared for a wait!
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AA spiral guide to Rome
Having bought and used several AA Spiral Guides to cities and places, I jumped at this guide. While the text is everything I want and need to plan my trip to Rome, the Index is... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Polly Wolly Doodle
Rome AA spiral guide review
We have been a fan of the AA spiral guides for many years and this is no different.
Published on 20 Mar 2010 by G. Spalding
Looked great but a real let-down when it mattered
Bought this only after carefully reviewing what was available and initially thought I'd made a great choice. Read more
Published on 31 Oct 2008 by Brian
Not impressed
Yes, the spiral binding is great, but opening hours of some sites are wrong. Directions to many interesting sites lack clarity. Read more
Published on 19 Sep 2001
Perfect Balance
I totally agree with the other two reviewers. The fiancee and I have just returned from a 3 night break to Rome and found this just excellent. Read more
Published on 12 Aug 2001
Excellent guide for the independent traveller
I found this book invaluable, with a coloured index guide, suggestions for itinaries, what to see and where to go in 1 day, for example, it was excellent. Read more
Published on 5 Jun 2001 by gondadavy@aol.com
Essential compact travel companion
This is an excellent travel companion for the long weekend first time visitor to Rome.All the essential information in a lightweight easy access, convenient lay flat pocket size... Read more
Published on 11 April 2001 by Hyperope
Essential tourist guide to Rome.
Excellent guide with easy to follow index of places of interest in Rome. It's ideal for the traveller who doesn't want to waste time getting lost - there's a handy map in the map... Read more
Published on 11 Feb 2001
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