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1.Rome Insight Flexi Map from: APA Publications Pte Ltd April 30, 2004
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The coverage of the central areas is very poor. Many minor roads are not named but these are essential when on a walk. I got lost several times and had to rely on the map in the Blue Guide. If this problem were fixed I would have given five stars.

2.Rome Pocket Map and Guide (Eyewitness Travel Guides) from: Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd May 04, 2006
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Have just returned from a 5 day trip in Rome, using this little guide as one of the books used whilst there. It was very helpful, although it's quite tiny it was packed full of useful information, with good pictures, descriptions and advice. Although the maps only focus more on the centre of Rome they were adequate for our needs 4 days out of 5, as good as the map handed to us by our hotel.

3.Venice and the Veneto (DK Eyewitness Travel Guides) from: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) 2003-08
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very helpful if you are looking for a comprehensive guide to Venice. Spot on with it's information and giving an excellent overview of the City. Although Venice is an easy City to get around in and find your way, you might loose yourself in the many little streets. And then you want a reliable guide that gets you back on track. Gives great information about the usual tourist sites, but also invites you to make you own discoveries and lets you chose your tailor-made holiday. The only thing I would add is a guide to the best "Gelaterias" of the City! ;-) Wouldn't want to go on a holiday without my DK!

4.Naples and the Amalfi Coast (Eyewitness Travel Guide) from: Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd February 01, 2007
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Beautifully printed and clearly set out. Used this for a trip to the Amalfi coast and it highlighted some hidden gems to explore. Also included some good restaurant listings and tips. Excellent coverage of all areas, including Pompeii and Vesuvius.

5.Barcelona & Catalonia (DK Eyewitness Travel Guides) from: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) April 06, 2006
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We used this for a day visit to Barcelona and didnt find it to be amazing. It was definitely not the most user friendly of travel guides, lacking in cross-referencing and as with some other guides I have used (namely Michelin), it suffered from insufficiently detailed maps. Another main issue is that while the title ("Barcelona & Catalonia"), indicates coverage of the Catalonia area. It does this to some extent, but not sufficiently which means you either need a separate guide for the wider area or make do with a limited view. On the upside it covered most of the main attractions, and its attempts to give the reader an informed view of what to see from more than the average tourist perspective are commendable. Its also not too big, and ... Read More:

6.Top 10 Rome with Map (DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guides) by: Reid Bramblett, Jeffrey Kennedy February 04, 2008
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We used this for a day visit to Barcelona and didnt find it to be amazing. It was definitely not the most user friendly of travel guides, lacking in cross-referencing and as with some other guides I have used (namely Michelin), it suffered from insufficiently detailed maps. Another main issue is that while the title ("Barcelona & Catalonia"), indicates coverage of the Catalonia area. It does this to some extent, but not sufficiently which means you either need a separate guide for the wider area or make do with a limited view. On the upside it covered most of the main attractions, and its attempts to give the reader an informed view of what to see from more than the average tourist perspective are commendable. Its also not too big, and ... Read More:

7.Florence and Tuscany (Eyewitness Travel Guides) by: Christopher Catling February 01, 2007
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Fair enough - the title lets you know what you're getting, but those of us who only spent a day in Florence and the rest of the two weeks elsewhere might feel a bit short-changed. The street maps of Florence and Siena are excellent for getting a general idea of where you are, but not so good for actually finding a particular restaurant which the guide lists. The ideal combination is this and the Lonely Planet guide to Tuscany, which is lighter on the pictures but much more detailed.

8.Rome (Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide) by: Reid Bramblett, Jeffrey Kennedy January 25, 2007
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Fair enough - the title lets you know what you're getting, but those of us who only spent a day in Florence and the rest of the two weeks elsewhere might feel a bit short-changed. The street maps of Florence and Siena are excellent for getting a general idea of where you are, but not so good for actually finding a particular restaurant which the guide lists. The ideal combination is this and the Lonely Planet guide to Tuscany, which is lighter on the pictures but much more detailed.

9.The Rough Guide to Rome by: Martin Dunford January 27, 2005
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This was a usful guide to Rome. Only real issue is around restaurants but this is the same with any Lonely Planet/Rough Guide. Either they are no longer there (probably go bust) or they are not as expected. With food I would recommend you look around and dont make a rash choice. Also, try to avoid the main tourist areas for food/drink as you will get ripped off. It seems that there are two price lists... one for tourists and one for locals. Rome is a fantastic city and this book will guide you through well. The latest version is available and is only £6.99 so I think its worth the trade up. The main differences though is mainly around where to stay, eat, drink but if your not too concerned about those and just want a book for the main attractions ... Read More:

10.Rome: The Biography of a City by: Christopher Hibbert October 15, 1987
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Hibbert's history of Rome, from Romulus to Mussolini, is an excellent introduction to the events that have shaped this incredible city. This is not a history of the Roman Republic, Empire, Papacy, Renaissance or Risorgimento. Instead the focus remains fixed on the city of Rome itself: its buildings, reputation and inhabitants. Its streets and piazzas have witnessed so many of the crucial moments in these states and movements but Hibbert's work ventures away from the city walls only for a full introduction to events within. The history adds an additional element to any visit to Rome, not only providing a history of the major landmarks but also helping the visitor imagine the city in lost eras. The only major improvement needed is a better ... Read More:

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