I totally agree with the reviewer above, Except: beware of the maps. Even a local couldn't find where we were on them! On the whole a very good guide though.
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I like this series of books: they're an easy way to read about where you're going to get a flavour of the area. That said there are a few serious problems with this one. Firstly, I worry about it being up to date despite it's claim to have been updated in 2004. The pictures look like they were taken in the 1980s and the information section doesn't mention any of the budget airlines flying to the region. I get the feeling that somebody has checked that there weren't any errors, but didn't actually revise the book for 2004. That leaves the content written back in 2001. Secondly there are detailed maps of the Western lakes, but not the Eastern lakes. So if you're heading to Lake Garda you're going to need another guidebook anyway. Read More:
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I like this series of books: they're an easy way to read about where you're going to get a flavour of the area. That said there are a few serious problems with this one. Firstly, I worry about it being up to date despite it's claim to have been updated in 2004. The pictures look like they were taken in the 1980s and the information section doesn't mention any of the budget airlines flying to the region. I get the feeling that somebody has checked that there weren't any errors, but didn't actually revise the book for 2004. That leaves the content written back in 2001. Secondly there are detailed maps of the Western lakes, but not the Eastern lakes. So if you're heading to Lake Garda you're going to need another guidebook anyway. Read More:
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Bought this only after carefully reviewing what was available and initially thought I'd made a great choice. The book was updated in 2008, is well laid-out, with 'Where to Eat' sections after each location. I did get some very useful info from the book, but even on my first day in Rome I started to notice errors and inadequacies.
First off, you now pay into the Forum - the book suggests that entrance is free and that you only need pay into the Palatine. Granted the Forum charge covers the Palatine but it is still a glaring error. Secondly, although a small map of the vast Forum area is supplied, it is very poorly labelled and lacks any useful detail - this is one of the major sites in ancient Rome and merits a lot more information. ... Read More:
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Bought this only after carefully reviewing what was available and initially thought I'd made a great choice. The book was updated in 2008, is well laid-out, with 'Where to Eat' sections after each location. I did get some very useful info from the book, but even on my first day in Rome I started to notice errors and inadequacies.
First off, you now pay into the Forum - the book suggests that entrance is free and that you only need pay into the Palatine. Granted the Forum charge covers the Palatine but it is still a glaring error. Secondly, although a small map of the vast Forum area is supplied, it is very poorly labelled and lacks any useful detail - this is one of the major sites in ancient Rome and merits a lot more information. ... Read More:
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Bought this only after carefully reviewing what was available and initially thought I'd made a great choice. The book was updated in 2008, is well laid-out, with 'Where to Eat' sections after each location. I did get some very useful info from the book, but even on my first day in Rome I started to notice errors and inadequacies.
First off, you now pay into the Forum - the book suggests that entrance is free and that you only need pay into the Palatine. Granted the Forum charge covers the Palatine but it is still a glaring error. Secondly, although a small map of the vast Forum area is supplied, it is very poorly labelled and lacks any useful detail - this is one of the major sites in ancient Rome and merits a lot more information. ... Read More:
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Bought this only after carefully reviewing what was available and initially thought I'd made a great choice. The book was updated in 2008, is well laid-out, with 'Where to Eat' sections after each location. I did get some very useful info from the book, but even on my first day in Rome I started to notice errors and inadequacies.
First off, you now pay into the Forum - the book suggests that entrance is free and that you only need pay into the Palatine. Granted the Forum charge covers the Palatine but it is still a glaring error. Secondly, although a small map of the vast Forum area is supplied, it is very poorly labelled and lacks any useful detail - this is one of the major sites in ancient Rome and merits a lot more information. ... Read More:
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