DK Eyewitness Rome

by DK Eyewitness
DK Eyewitness Rome
Author: DK Eyewitness
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Total Pages: 539
Release: 2021-05-13
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0241533201
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Whether you want to wander through the ruins of the Roman Forum, gaze up at the spectacular ceiling of the Sistine Chapel or taste the world-famous food in the markets of Campo de' Flori, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Rome has to offer. An eternal city fusing ancient wonders with a modern metropolis, Rome brings history to life like nowhere else. Grab an espresso and immerse yourself in the iconic city streets, navigating cobbled alleyways and popular piazzas. Or stroll through the leafy expanses of Villa Borghese and unwind with a wine on a pavement café. Our updated guide brings Rome to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the city's iconic buildings and neighbourhoods. DK Eyewitness Rome is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. Inside DK Eyewitness Rome you will find: - A fully-illustrated top experiences guide: our expert pick of Rome's must-sees and hidden gems - Accessible itineraries to make the most out of each and every day - Expert advice: honest recommendations for getting around safely, when to visit each sight, what to do before you visit, and how to save time and money - Colour-coded chapters to every part of Rome, from the Capitol to Trastevere, Campo de' Fiori to the Vatican - Practical tips: the best places to eat, drink, shop and stay - Detailed maps and walks to help you navigate the region country easily and confidently - Covers: Capitol, Forum and Palatine, Piazza della Rotonda, Piazza Navona, Piazza di Spagna and Villa Borghese, Campo de' Fiori, Quirinal and Monti, Esquiline, Lateran, Caracalla, Aventine, Trastevere, Janiculum, Vatican, Via Veneto, Beyond the Centre Touring the country? Try our DK Eyewitness Italy. Want the best of Rome in your pocket? Try our DK Eyewitness Top 10 Rome. About DK Eyewitness: At DK Eyewitness, we believe in the power of discovery. We make it easy for you to explore your dream destinations. DK Eyewitness travel guides have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 1993. Filled with expert advice, striking photography and detailed illustrations, our highly visual DK Eyewitness guides will get you closer to your next adventure. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations, from pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides. Named Top Guidebook Series at the 2020 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, we know that wherever you go next, your DK Eyewitness travel guides are the perfect companion.

DK Eyewitness Top 10 London

by DK Eyewitness
DK Eyewitness Top 10 London
Author: DK Eyewitness
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 323
Release: 2021-05-11
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0744045169
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One of the world's most captivating metropolises, London is a cultural colossus-renowned for its pulsating theater district, museums, monuments, and fabulous array of restaurants and bars. Your DK Eyewitness Top 10 travel guide ensures you'll find your way around London with absolute ease. Our annually updated Top 10 travel guide breaks down the best of London into helpful lists of ten-from our own selected highlights to the best museums and art galleries, places to eat, parks and gardens, and riverfront sights. You'll discover: • Thirteen easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week • Top 10 lists of London's must-sees, including detailed descriptions of the British Museum, National Gallery and National Portrait Gallery, Natural History Museum, Science Museum, Buckingham Palace, London Eye, Tate Modernand Tate Britain, Westminster Abbey and Parliament Square, Tower of London, and St Paul's Cathedral • London's most interesting areas, with the best places for shopping, going out, and sightseeing • Inspiration for different things to enjoy during your trip-including festivals and cultural events, traditional pubs, hidden gems off the beaten track, and things to do for free • A laminated pull-out map of London and its environs, plus eleven full-color neighborhood maps • Streetsmart advice: get ready, get around, and stay safe • A lightweight format perfect for your pocket or bag when you're on the move Looking for more on London's culture, history, and attractions? Try our DK Eyewitness London.

Ancient Rome

by Simon James
Ancient Rome
Author: Simon James
Publisher: DK Eyewitness
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022
Genre: Emperors
ISBN: 9780241552995
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"Step into the world of ancient Rome and meet its emperors, gods, soldiers, and gladiators. Who were Rome's most famous emperors? What was everyday life like for a soldier in the Roman army? How did the citizens of ancient Rome live? Did gladiators really fight to the death in the mighty Colosseum? Find out the answers to all these questions, and many more, in Eyewitness Ancient Rome. Photographs of real artefacts and detailed illustrations will help you to understand what it was like to live in this mighty civilization, as it changed from a small city-state ruled by kings to one of the most powerful empires in history. Find out, too, what a typical Roman house was like and what food Romans ate. Learn about how people spent their free time, whether paying a visit to the theatre, using the public bath, or watching gladiators fight a gruesome battle to the death in the world-famous Colosseum. Part of the best-selling DK Eyewitness series, which is now getting an exciting makeover, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new "eyewitness feature - fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field"--Publisher's description.

Ancient Rome

by Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff
Ancient Rome
Author: Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff
Publisher:
Total Pages: 72
Release: 2015-05-27
Genre: Rome
ISBN: 9780241187753
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A spectacular and engaging non-fiction Eyewitness guide to one of history's greatest civilizations, Ancient Rome How did the Roman's shape our world? What was life like for the average Roman? Find out in Eyewitness Ancient Rome and discover all about Roman's and their civilization. From powerful senators and emperors to the Roman's ancient gods, you'll have a spectacular view into one of history's most fascinating civilisations. Eyewitness reference books are now more interactive and colourful, with new infographics, statistics, facts and timelines, plus a giant pull-out wall chart; you'll be an expert on Ancient Rome in no time. Great for projects or just for fun, learn everything you need to know about the Roman's with Eyewitness.

Top 10 Rome

by DK Travel
Top 10 Rome
Author: DK Travel
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 473
Release: 2016-10-18
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1465461485
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True to its name, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Rome covers all the city's major sights and attractions in easy-to-use "top 10" lists that help you plan the vacation that's right for you. This newly updated pocket travel guide for Rome will lead you straight to the best attractions the city has to offer, from the iconic Colosseum and the Trevi Fountain to beautiful piazzas and delicious gelato. Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Rome. + Itineraries help you plan your trip. + Top 10 lists feature off-the-beaten-track ideas, along with standbys like the top attractions, shopping, dining options, and more. + Maps of walking routes show you the best ways to maximize your time. DK's famous full-color photography and museum floor plans, along with just the right amount of coverage of the city's history and culture, provide inspiration as you explore.

DK Amsterdam Mini Map and Guide

by DK Travel
DK Amsterdam Mini Map and Guide
Author: DK Travel
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2025-03-06
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0241746213
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The smart way to travel Planning the perfect short break or day trip to Amsterdam? With a detailed fold-out map and all the sights you shouldn’t miss, this handy guide is just what you need – and it’s just the right size to put in your pocket. Inside Mini Map + Guide Amsterdam, you’ll find: - An easy-to-use pull-out map, showing Amsterdam in detail - A colour-coded area guide, making it easy to find sights quickly and plan your day - Illustrations and images, showcasing Amsterdam's most exciting museums, architecture, attractions and more - Essential travel tips, including our expert choices of where to eat, drink and shop, plus useful transport, currency and health information Mini Map + Guide Amsterdam is abridged from DK Eyewitness Amsterdam. For an alternative pocket guide, try Top 10 Amsterdam.

Pocket Eyewitness Ancient Rome

by DK
Pocket Eyewitness Ancient Rome
Author: DK
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Total Pages: 152
Release: 2014-06-02
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0241010527
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The series that packs a world of knowledge into your pocket Get fast facts at your fingertips with DK Pocket Eyewitness Ancient Rome, packed with bite-sized chunks of information that make learning about the Roman Empire even more fun. Find out what Romans ate at their banquets and what bloody spectacles they watched at the arena. Read about cruel emperors and brave gladiators and about how Romans built their roads, aqueducts, palaces and the Colosseum. Use the catalogue entries to find out fast facts about everything to do with the Romans from their gods and goddesses to their toys, games and musical instruments. Packed with amazing encyclopedic stats, engaging photographs and genius gem facts, DK Pocket Eyewitness Ancient Rome will help you explore the empire that dominated Europe and the Middle East for more than 500 years. Now available with text that lights up as you read along and playful images and sounds. Perfect for school projects and homework assignments, DK Pocket Eyewitness Ancient Rome tells you all about the Romans and how they lived.

Ancient Egypt

by George Hart
Ancient Egypt
Author: George Hart
Publisher: DK Children
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014
Genre: Egypt
ISBN: 9781465420909
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In Eyewitness: Ancient Egypt, travel back in time and discover one of history's most remarkable civilizations -- from the legends of the great Pharaohs to the triumphs of the ordinary people. Explore the inside of the Great Pyramid in Giza, or learn how Tutankhamun's tomb was found. Images and supported text throughout the book showcase the pottery, weapons and other objects Ancient Egyptians left behind, the architecture they created, the food they ate, their system of Hieroglyphic writing, and more, giving an eyewitness account of this incredible empire. For over 25 years, DK's Eyewitness books have been the most trusted nonfiction series in classrooms, libraries, and homes around the world. In summer 2014 this award-winning series will get a fresh new look both inside and out. The introduction of paperback editions, eye-catching jackets, and updated interiors ensure that the Eyewitness series will continue to be relevant in the ever-changing world of education and remain the go-to source for homework help, research projects, reluctant readers, ESL students, and, as always, to satisfy the minds of curious kids. Supports the Common Core State Standards.

Rome

by Olivia Ercoli
Rome
Author: Olivia Ercoli
Publisher:
Total Pages: 448
Release: 2007
Genre: Rome (Italy)
ISBN: 9781405317306
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Your holiday starts the moment you open the guide hellip; "The best guide available. Packed to the brim with colour photos, maps and essential information." Reader review Capture the essence of Rome. From the hidden secrets of the Sistine Chapel to the nightclubs, shops and trattoria. Photos, illustrations, unique 3D models and birds-eye-view maps of all the major sites ensure you don't miss a thing. Clue up on the basics, from the most comfortable places to stay (whatever your budget) to the best bars and restaurants. Discover where the locals go, enjoy relaxing entertainment, amazing sites and retail therapy, exciting sports, scenic walks or drives, thematic tours and colourful festivals. All you need for an unforgettable trip. Winner of the Guardian & Observer ls"Best Guide Books' and Wanderlust Magazine Silver Award for 'Top Guidebook'.