Written by Rome-born Mauro Lucentini, Ph.D., one of Italy's most distinguished journalists, with the help of his family, all self-professed 'Romaniacs', this guidebook combines great practicality with fascinating descriptions and a tremendous range of knowledge. Renowned composer Giancarlo Menotti has written: 'This is a book for all who want to be inspired as well as informed, for poets and pilgrims seeking the spiritual roots of Rome;' while for Francesco Cossiga, the former President of Italy, 'Lucentini's work will take you to the heart of this city of wonders.''Incomparable' - The Sunday Telegraph, London'Exciting to read and excellent, practical company when you are in the city. Do not go to Rome without this book' - Country Life, London'Unanimously hailed as exceptional' - Neue Z?rcher Zeitung, Z?rich'The way this book narrates, explains, informs, and the way that all of this at the same time helps from the practical point of view, is marvellous' - Welt am Sonntag, Hamburg'Indispensable' - Die Presse, Vienna'Practicality is the key word here... But this can also be read for pure pleasure, as a beautiful book on Rome' - Il Corriere della Sera, Milan
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