The Princess Guide to Rome by Belinda Darcey

This section helps you to understand the symbolism and significance of what you’re looking at, along with the drama and occasional intrigue involved. So often a foreign visitor cannot appreciate what’s right beneath her nose, and is left wondering what all the fuss is about.

PLUS where to find custom-made shoes, leather jackets, wallets, etc how to get the most out of your budget how to keep your bag safe how to order a coffee in Rome like a local a list of recommended private walking tour guides The second half is filled with the stories behind the works of art. The first half is all the practical advice that a woman needs to plan a dream vacation to the Eternal City: recommendations on where to stay, including the pros and cons of each neighbourhood in Rome an extensive guide to the most magnificent Renaissance palaces and villas a tour of Bernini’s Baroque fountains of Rome, including the Trevi Fountain, the Triton, and the Fountain of the Four Rivers the loveliest Renaissance-style parks and gardens the best art museums favorite cafés for people-watching and lingering over a cappuccino modern and vintage Italian fashion boutiques the best espresso and gelato stops small classes in authentic Italian cooking and wine tasting in the Rome, Lazio region gourmet food shops for picnic supplies day spas and salons antique shopping and specialty artisan shops for unique made-in-Italy souvenirs the prettiest rooftop terrace bars and restaurants with a view of Rome exploring Rome by night private tours by Vespa, à la Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday. Written in a deliciously irreverent tone, The Princess Guide To Rome (2014) covers all the fabulous stuff that’s so often missing from other travel guide books on Rome and Italy. Packed with truly helpful information and well-researched background stories on the art that fills every corner of Rome, this travel guide is a trip in itself.

The Princess Guide to Rome by Belinda Darcey