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Fodor's Rome 2026

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A practical guide to planning time in Rome

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A practical guide to planning time in Rome

Organized around itineraries, maps, and destination coverage, Fodor’s Rome 2026 brings trip-planning tools together with context on the city’s history, art, architecture, food, and culture. Its scope ranges from major landmarks—including the Colosseum, the Vatican, and the Roman Forum—to neighborhood stops and side trips. The guide also includes recommendations across dining, lodging, shopping, nightlife, and the performing arts, plus Italian phrases and practical travel tips. Special features focus on the Sistine Chapel ceiling and ancient Rome, while “Best Of” sections gather suggestions for museums, churches, ancient sites, and less familiar activities.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Travelers organizing a first or return visit to Rome
  • Visitors who want maps, itinerary options, and practical planning information in one guide
  • Travelers interested in Rome’s landmarks as well as its food, culture, and neighborhoods

Themes

Rome sightseeing and trip planningHistory, art, and architectureFood and local cultureNavigation and practical travel

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Book overview

Whether you want to tour the Roman Forum, explore the Vatican, or marvel at the Colosseum, the local Fodor's travel experts in Rome are here to help! Fodor's Rome guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully updated with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.

Fodor's Rome travel guide includes:

  • AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do
  • MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time
  • MORE THAN 20 DETAILED MAPS and a FREE PULL-OUT MAP to help you navigate confidently
  • COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!
  • HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and more
  • PHOTO-FILLED "BEST OF" FEATURES on "Best Museums," "Best Ancient Sites," "Best Churches," "Under-the-Radar Things to Do in Rome," and more
  • TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money
  • HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography, and more
  • SPECIAL FEATURES on "The Sistine Chapel Ceiling" and "Ancient Rome Wasn't Built in a Day."
  • LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems
  • ITALIAN LANGUAGE PRIMERS with useful words and essential phrases
  • UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Vatican City, the Roman Forum, the Colosseum, St. Peter's Basilica, the Pantheon, Trastevere, Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, and more.

Planning on visiting other destinations in Italy? Check out Fodor's Essential Italy; The Amalfi Coast, Capri, and Naples; Venice; and Florence and Tuscany.

*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.


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