Rome: Keys to the Ancient City (Travel Series)

Rome: Keys to the Ancient City (Travel Series)

Going to Rome? Do it differently than the mass tourists. Patty Civalleri shows you how to visit the capital of Italy while going slower (not faster) , avoiding the crowds, staying cool, and getting to know its true heart. If you have been to Rome before, Patty will take you deeper by showing you hundreds of other sites that were left behind by the Romans. Most guides focus only on 6 or 7 sites, but Patty has discovered hundreds of exciting, compelling, photographically rich sites that even repeat visitors will be enthralled with. You've already done 'tourist' Rome, now let Patty Civalleri take you deeper into the good, the bad, and the beautiful Eternal City.     A Non-Traditional Rome Italy Travel Guide 2024: For repeat visitors that want more from Rome, this book will take you deeper than the tourist-mobbed 'top 10 sites'. Go underground to explore the latest archaeological sites to learn more about the Roman Empire. Follow the works of Rome's greatest artists around the city. Discover the Popes that were the most important to the rebuilding of Rome. Then cool off on top of the buildings that have both a cold cocktail and the best views of the city. - Your Key to the Ancient City of Rome: Go further than the usual 6 or 7 most known sites and deep-dive into the city that birthed amazing art and history. You'll walk freely through an ancient shopping mall, put your hand in the Mouth of Truth, or explore the ancient Sports Arena under Piazza Navona! - No pre-planning necessary: With the included SpiniCity Planning Board, you'll always know where you are and what sites are all around you. Find the number on the map , and turn to that page number in the book to discover the next stops on your walk around the city. - On-The-Go Planning: The author included 100+ sites all over Rome that are cleverly indexed so you can plan as you go. The guide includes a SpiniCity Planning Board and a map that has all the sites included in the book. You can take a chance and spin the board to see what site you'll visit, or take a look at the map if you're not sure where to go next. No more pre-planning needed. - Skillfully Organised: The travel book is color-coded and organized so you can connect the dots and experience jaw-dropping 'AHA!' moments everywhere you go. It also includes a bookmark with 100 sticky tabs to help keep your days organized. You'll have everything you need to discover Rome. Note from the Author:  Using my background in world history and archaeology, I dove deeply into Rome and honed its incredible story into this one little book. In fact, I have also created similar books for both Florence as well as Venice. Something that is very important to me as a writer is that none of my books were written to adhere to any particular template, as is so common in today's travel books. I wanted each city to tell me how its book should be written, and to dictate the format of that book. "The extensive use of photographs and maps enlivens the text. Sidebars supply anecdotes, definitions, and brief topics. Ultimately, Civalleri delivers on her promise to teach readers about Florence through its fun stories. While this work looks like a traditional Florence guidebook, the author’s expert use of facts and illustrations sets it above the rest."  — Kirkus Reviews As a historian with a passion for global archaeology, Patty Civalleri has traveled for 17 years to the deepest corners of our ancient past in search of lost civilizations all over the planet. She has had the privilege of doing so with some of the foremost archaeologists and scientists in the world. Patty was the co-author of the best-seller "BECOMING TRADER JOE" [published by HarperCollins Leadership] the founding story of America's Sweetheart retail grocery brand, with the real "Trader Joe" himself, Joe Coulombe. Joe's voice can be heard in every single sentence as he tells the brilliant, deep, humorous, and sometimes even touching story of how he started Trader Joe's. In her travel books, Patty presents the world with the same intellectual excitement that has driven her through lost caves, ancient tombs, and historical personalities that have been lost to time. Civalleri sees the world as a huge playground of personal enrichment that is open 24/7 to anyone with an adventurous heart and a curious mind. Her Travel Books have won over 15 global awards including: ► 2022 GOLD MAGELLAN Award for Destination Excellence: Europe ► The Irwin Award for the Best International Travel Book of the Year ► The Ian Award for the Best Non-Fiction Book of the Year, as well as the Best Travel Book of the Year As a Public Speaker, Patty's naturally animated personality dominates the stage with a huge variety of discussions including Why & How we can Travel Differently, Renaissance Art History, World Travel, Archaeology & Travel, Women in Egypt, Women & Travel, Applying Trader Joe Tactics to Your Business, and so much more. Patty enjoys the honor of serving on   the