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Take Off Guides Rome is the first downloadable, printable, always up-to-date and completely free Rome travel guide book. You can obtain this colourful guide book – complete with more than 200 photographs and maps – by following 3 simple steps from the comfort of your home or office:
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STEP 1: Select the chapters you want to get 1: Personalise your own guide book. To do so, choose amongst the following sections of the Take Off Guides Rome or, if you prefer, download the complete travel guide book

INTRODUCTION

Rome, a city for the 21ST Century
Rome, a lifetime isn't enough. This oft repeated phrase about the Italian capital rings all the more true when you visit the city. Rome, with its long history and unique ambiance, is a profoundly moving place, a source of inspiration to artists and poets throughout time and a destination sought out by more than twenty million tourists every year.

ROME HISTORY

Plunge into the memories of the Eternal City. Our trip begins with Rome's foundation, going through the splendor and the decadence of the Roman Empire. We will recall the Renaissance and the Reunification, but without forgetting the arrival of fascism and World War II.

ROME LIVING CULTURE

Get to know Rome through its many forms of cultural expression.
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Italian Cinema + info
Art in Rome + info
The Eternal City + info

ROUTES AND WALKING TOURS

This section provides you with information about absolutely essential routes and walking tours without which your visit to Rome would be incomplete. Here you can also find valuable information including important addresses, timetables as well as pointers on where to go in order to enjoy a truly authentic Rome experience.
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Ancient and Imperial Rome
From The Campidoglio to Piazza del Popolo
From Piazza di Spagna to the Quirinale
The Historic City Centre
Trastevere
From Termini Station to San Giovanni
The Vatican
Via Veneto and Villa Borghese
Other interesting sites in Rome

ROME CITY BEATS

A city’s character is also expressed by the many facets of daily life. Take a different look at what is most typical and traditional about this city.
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The many faces of Rome + info
Italian cuisine + info
The roman gay scene + info

PRACTICAL GUIDE BOOK

How to get here? How to get around? Where to sleep? Where to eat? Nightlife, shopping, children’s activities, sports and more. This section gives you a world of useful information!

ROME MAPS

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Rome city Centre map
Rome Underground (Metro) Map
(provided by MetroRoma.It)
Tourist Apartments in Rome
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City Beats: The many faces of Rome
Our view to the real people of Rome, the citizens of one of the most visited cities in the world.
City Beats: Italian cuisine
Italian cuisine is one of the most popular worldwide, enjoying an unparalleled degree of international renown and influence.
City Beats: The roman gay scene
Romans generally enjoy having fun, both with their local crowd and visitors, and a person's sexual orientation seems to have little bearing on the matter.
Living Culture: Italian Cinema
Cinema has always played a significant role in shaping Rome's identity, and it has produced a number of directors, actors and films that have become truly legendary.
Living Culture: Art in Rome
Rome is a veritable museum in and of itself, with more artworks per square metre than any other city in the world.
Living Culture: The Eternal City
Twenty million visitors a year can't all be wrong; there is something about Rome that fascinates and attracts people, year after year, century after century.