Rome city guide & tourist information • 17th May 2012

Guidebooks for Rome

There are so many different Rome guidebooks available that it can be hard to work out which one is the most useful. Those who want an all-rounder, with a little information on everything, might choose the Rough Guide to Rome, while people who enjoy wearing down their shoe leather should consider packing a copy of Frommer's Memorable Walks. Below you'll find reviews of some of the best, and the most popular, Rome guidebooks.

Reviews of guides to Italy, language guides and other useful books can be found in the menu on the right.

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Rome The Second Time Rough Guide to Rome Frommer's Memorable Walks in Rome Rome for Dummies