Download or read book Rome written by Kate Davies and published by Rough Guides. This book was released on 2000 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This miniguide aims to provide everything needed for a short or long break in Rome. It has in-depth coverage of every attraction and gives insider reviews of the best places to stay.
Download or read book Making a Prince s Museum written by Carole Paul and published by Getty Publications. This book was released on 2000 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1775 Prince Marcantonio Borghese IV and the architect Antonio Asprucci embarked upon a decorative renovation of the Villa Borghese. Initially their attention focused on the Casino, the principal building at the villa, which had always been a semi-public museum. By 1625 it housed much of the Borghese's outstanding collection of sculpture. Integrating this statuary with vast baroque ceiling paintings and richly ornamented surfaces, Asprucci created a dazzling and unified homage to the Borghese family, portraying its legendary ancestors as well as its newly born heir. In this book, Carole Paul reads the inventive decorative program as a set of exemplary scenes for the education of the ideal Borghese prince. Her wide-ranging essay also situates the Villa Borghese among the sumptuous palaces and suburban villas of Rome's collectors of antiquities and outlines the renovated Casino's pivotal role in the historic transition from the princely collection to the public museum. Rounding out this volume is a catalog of the Getty Research Institute's fifty-nine drawings for the refurbishing of the Villa Borghese and Alberta Campitelli's discussion of sketches for the short-lived Museo di Gabii, the Villa's other antiquities museum.
Download or read book Rome written by Francesca Grazzi and published by Hunter Publishing, Inc. This book was released on 2003 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As sacred as St Peter's, as profane as the Via Veneto, the bustling capital of Italy has something for every taste and mood. The Colosseum sums up the Roman empire, the Sistine Chapel is better than ever, the Piazza Navona remains the ultimate outdoor cafe scene. This Way Rome is crammed with addresses -- churches, ancient monuments, parks, markets, restaurants, cafes -- priceless recommendations and practical hints, whether you're on a weekend or a fortnight's adventure.
Download or read book Rome and the Vatican written by Bonechi (Firm) and published by Casa Editrice Bonechi. This book was released on 2000-07 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover Europe¿s capital cities with The Gold Guides. . Easy-reading, informative text . Full-colour photographs & illustrations . Specially-created street guides and monument maps . Practical pocket size
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Rome written by Martin Dunford and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-09 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide to Rome is the ultimate travel guide to this captivating city, with the kind of key tips and coverage you would expect from a locally-based friend. You�ll find smart, lively coverage of all the major sights, plus off-the-beaten track parts of the city that other guides miss out. This is the book tells you what you really want to know about Rome, highlighting lots of local favourites - the best places to eat and the finest places to star-spot or just enjoy the view. The guide also includes thorough, personal reviews of all the best accomodation, including a new crop of designer and boutique hotels, and the full lowdown on Rome�s rapidly changing and burgeoning nightlife. The Rough Guide to Rome�s food coverage and restaurant recommendations include a mixture of classic Roman options and modern international cuisine, with something for every taste � just like the guide itself. It gives the practical knowledge you need to avoid the queues, save money and make the most from your stay; whilst stunning photography brings this extraordinary city to life and easy-to-use maps, marked with all the sights, hotels, restaurants and bars, help you get around. Make the most of your time on earth with The Rough Guide to Rome.
Download or read book Gardens in the Time of the Great Muslim Empires written by Petruccioli and published by BRILL. This book was released on 1997-04-01 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interest in the Islamic garden has increased considerably in the past years, to such a point where a conference specifically on this subject was held at M.I.T. in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1994. This volume collects eight papers from the conference and two additional papers especially written for the book, to further and act as a basis for the attention given by scholars these days to Islamic landscape architecture.
Download or read book Baroque Garden Cultures written by Michel Conan and published by Dumbarton Oaks. This book was released on 2005 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Baroque Garden Cultures proposes a new approach to the study of baroque gardens, examining the social reception of gardens as a means to understand garden culture in general and exploring baroque gardens as a feature of baroque cultures in particular.
Download or read book The Penny Cyclop dia of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge written by and published by . This book was released on 1836 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Borghese Gallery written by Paolo Moreno and published by Touring Editore. This book was released on 2000 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rome's Galleria Borghese, home of the Borghese family, influential in the 17th and 19th centuries, now contains some of the greatest pieces of Western art. The home and museum features work by masters such as Raphael, Coanova, Bernini, and Caravaggio. This guidebook leads the reader room by room, describing each work of art along with its symbolism and cultural references. Also included are hundreds of color reproductions and commentary on each piece.
Download or read book The Gardens of Italy written by Evelyn March Phillipps and published by . This book was released on 1919 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gift of Albert R. Martin.
Download or read book Eyewitness Travel Family Guide Italy written by Dorling Kindersley and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-05-01 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Family Guide Italy offers you the best things to see and do on a family vacation in Italy--from visiting magnificent sights such as the Colosseum in Rome and Basilica di San Marco in Venice to exploring the treasures housed in the Uffizi in Florence and the Duomo in Milan--and brings those places alive for children with fun facts, quizzes, and cartoons. The major sights are treated as "hub" destinations and are followed by places of interest near the "hub," ideal for planning your day ahead. These spreads offer a pragmatic as well as enjoyable itinerary, giving children a real insight into the destination, but balanced with opportunities to let off steam at a nearby park or playground. All the practical information you need appears alongside the sight, including transportation information, budget tips, age range suitability, and where to eat. Each spread is bursting with insider knowledge and loaded with ideas for activities that will engage children, from pony-trekking in Gran Sasso National Park in Abruzzo to spending the night next to the shark tank at Genova's Aquarium in Liguria. Meanwhile, the most family-friendly, best-value accommodation options have been chosen with family budgets and needs in mind. Full-color throughout, with detailed maps of the main sightseeing areas for easy navigation and all the practical information you need for a fun, stress-free family vacation.
Download or read book Pocket Rough Guide Rome written by Rough Guides and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2015-02-02 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The best Rome has to offer - in your pocket. Pocket Rough Guide Rome is your essential guide to Italy's capital, with all the key sights, restaurants, shops, bars and places to stay, in an easy-to-use format. Now available in PDF format. Whether you have one day or a long weekend at your disposal, our itineraries help you plan your trip, and the Best of section picks out the highlights you won't want to miss - whether that means wandering the spectacular Roman Forum, admiring the panoramic city views from Janiculum Hill or browsing Monti's chic boutiques. Divided by area for easy navigation, the Places section is written in Rough Guide's trademark honest and informative style, with listings of the must-see sights and our pick of the places to eat, drink and dance, from tucked-away trattorias to stylish aperitivo bars to kick off a night out. Make the most of your time on EarthTM with the Pocket Rough Guide Rome.
Download or read book Walking Rome written by Katie Parla and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2012 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents itineraries for fifteen walking tours in Rome, Italy, with descriptions of the attractions located along each route; information about the history, architecture, and culture of the city; maps; and photographs.
Download or read book Pocket Rough Guide Rome written by Martin Dunford and published by Rough Guides UK. This book was released on 2013-04-11 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The best Rome has to offer, Pocket Rough Guide Rome is your essential guide to Italy's capital, with the all the key sights, restaurants, shops and bars. Whether you have an afternoon or a few days at your disposal, our itineraries help you plan your trip, and the Best of section picks out the Roman highlights you won't want to miss, from the Galleria Borghese's dazzling art collection to vertiginous views from St Peter's dome. Divided by area for easy navigation, the Places section is written in Rough Guide's trademark honest and informative style, with listings of the must-see sights and our pick of the places to eat, drink and dance, from tucked-away trattorias to the perfect aperitivo bars to kick off a night out. Make the most of your time with the Pocket Rough Guide Rome. Now available in PDF format.
Download or read book Pocket Rough Guide Rome Travel Guide eBook written by Rough Guides and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2024-07-01 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This compact, pocket-sized Rome travel guidebook is ideal for travellers on shorter trips and those trying to make the most of Rome. It’s light, easily portable and comes equipped with a pull-out map. This Rome guidebook covers: The Centro Storico, Campo de’ Fiori, The Ghetto and around, Piazza Venezia and the Capitoline Hill, Ancient Rome, The Tridente, Trevi and Quirinale, Monti, Termini and the Esquiline, The Caelian Hill and San Giovanni, The Aventine Hill and south, Trastevere and the Janiculum Hill, Villa Borghese and north, The Vatican. Inside this Rome travel book you will find: Curated recommendations of places – main attractions, off-the-beaten-track adventures, child-friendly family activities, chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas Things not to miss in Rome – Villa Borghese, Roman Forum and Palatine, Piazza Navona, Colosseum, Domus Aurea, St Peter’s, Basilica of San Clemente, Vatican Museums, Capitoline Museums, Trevi Fountain, pizza, Campo de’ Fiori, Galleria Borghese, gelato, The Pantheon Ready-made itineraries samples – created for different time frames or types of trip Rome at a glance – an overview map of Rome with key areas and short descriptions of what you’ll find there Day trips – extra information for those on longer breaks or wanting to venture further afield Practical travel tips – information on how to get there and around, health guidance, tourist information, festivals and events, plus an A–Z directory Handy language section – themed basic vocabulary for greetings, numbers and food and drink Independent reviews – honest descriptions of places to eat, drink or stay, written by our expert authors Accommodation – handy reference guide to a range of hotels for different budgets Pull-out map – easy to extract folded map with places to see marked What’s new – a short overview of the changes in Rome in recent years for repeat travellers Fully updated post-COVID-19 The guide is a perfect companion both ahead of your trip and on the ground. It gives you a distinct taste of Rome with a concise edit of all the information you’ll need.
