Rome is a popular travel destination in Italy. Today's Rome is a vibrant and lively city with reminders of its past everywhere. In Rome you will encounter Ancient Rome, medieval and Renaissance buildings and fountains, great museums, and a modern Italian city. Here are some recommended travel books to help you get the most out of your visit to Rome.
1. Frommer's Rome
Frommer's complete guide to Rome includes sights, walking tours, accommodations and restaurants, Italian phrases, and a pull-out map.
2. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guides Rome
Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guides have lots of suggestions about what to see, where to go, and what to do in Rome.3. National Geographic Traveler Rome
National Geographic Traveler's book includes photos and detailed maps, mapped walking tours, and visitor information.4. Cafe Life Rome
Cafe life is something you will want to experience in Rome. Joe Wolff spent some time visiting cafes in Rome, looking for small, friendly places to recommend. His book is more than just cafe recommendations; he goes into great detail about each cafe, its owner, history, and nearby sites to visit. Great black and white photos, too.5. Rick Steves' Rome 2008
Famous travel guru Rick Steves tells you about his recommendations and travel tips for seeing Rome.6. Rome - An Oxford Archaeological Guide
Rome is the largest archaeological site in the world. If you plan on visiting many ancient Rome sites, this is a great companion book. The book covers 12 main archaeological areas in central Rome and four in outlying areas and includes maps and diagrams.7. Rough Guide to Rome
Small and lightweight, this book makes an easy companion guide to carry with you while traveling around Rome. There are nine chapters covering different neighborhoods of Rome and one on daytrips. It has good maps and a small section of Italian words, mainly food. I've used the older version on several trips to Rome.8. Frommer's Irreverent Guide to Rome
A small book that's easy to carry, this book includes chapters on Accommodations, Dining, Diversions, Getting Outside, Shopping, and Entertainment. Each chapter has a list at the end with important details and includes maps.9. Dk Eyewitness Travel Guides Rome
Eyewitness travel guides have lots of beautiful pictures and diagrams and detailed descriptions of what to see and do.