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How to use it 100 times
Metro and railway major route map

ROMA BY STEP Travel Preparation & Highlights

STEP 01 PREVIEW Dreaming of Rome

01 Rome MUST SEE
02 Rome MUST DO
03 Rome MUST EAT

STEP 02 PLANNING Drawing Rome

01 Getting Started with Rome Travel
02 Create a Rome Trip
03 Getting to and from Rome
04 Complete Mastery of Rome's Public Transportation
05 Traveling by rental car and scooter
06 Useful Information for Traveling to Rome
07 Rome 2 Nights 3 Days Core Course
08 Rome 4 nights 5 days basic course
09 Day trips near Rome

STEP 03 ENJOYING Rome

01 The story of the glorious history of Rome
02 Take in the panoramic view of Rome
03 Rome's nights are more beautiful than its days.
04 How to Use the Roman Museum
05 Rome through film
06 A Walk Through Rome with Bernini
07 A Journey to UNESCO World Heritage Sites
08 Enjoy your trip to Rome 100 times more
09 A Roman cathedral encountered in every alley
10 Roman Holiday

STEP 04 EATING Taste Rome

01 Italian Restaurant A to Z
02 Pasta & Pizza, the representative dishes of Italian food
03 Gelato that is fun to choose from
04 Rome, where the fragrant aroma of coffee tempts
05 Shopping at the supermarket like a Roman
06 Small pleasures, supermarket food

STEP 05 SHOPPING Leaving Rome

01 Shopping in Rome
02 Rome Travel Shopping List
03 Shopping Streets in Rome
04 Castel Romano, Rome's Outlet

STEP 06 SLEEPING Sleeping in Rome

01 Everything you need to know about Rome accommodation
02 Rome Accommodation at a Glance

ROMA BY AREA Rome Area Guide

01 Around the Colosseum
Preview of the Colosseum
Recommended courses around the Colosseum
MAP around the Colosseum
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SLEEP

02 Campidoglio
Campadoglio Preview
Campadoglio recommended course
Campadoglio MAP
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EAT

03 Piazza Navona & Pantheon
Preview of Piazza Navona & Pantheon
Recommended Course for Piazza Navona & Pantheon
Piazza Navona & Pantheon MAP
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EAT
BUY
SLEEP

04 Trevi Fountain & Spanish Steps
Preview of the Trevi Fountain and Piazza di Spagna
Recommended Trevi Fountain & Piazza di Spagna
Trevi Fountain & Piazza di Spagna MAP
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BUY
SLEEP

05 Vatican City
Preview of Vatican City
Recommended Vatican City itinerary
Vatican City MAP
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SLEEP

06 Northern Rome
Preview of Northern Rome
Recommended Northern Rome Itinerary
Northern Rome MAP
SEE
EAT

07 Monti & Esquilino & San Lorenzo
Preview of Monti & Esquilino & San Lorenzo
Recommended courses in Monti, Esquilino, and San Lorenzo
Monti & Esquilino & San Lorenzo MAP
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EAT
BUY
SLEEP

08 Trastevere
Preview of Trastevere
Trastevere recommended course
Trastevere MAP
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SLEEP

09 San Giovanni & Celio & Testazzo & Aventino
Preview of San Giovanni, Celio, Testaccio, and Aventino
Recommended courses for San Giovanni, Celio, Testazzo, and Aventino
San Giovanni & Celio & Testazzo & Aventino MAP
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BUY

10 Southern Rome & EUR
Preview of Southern Rome & EUR
Recommended courses in Southern Rome & EUR
Southern Rome & EUR MAP
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BUY

SPECIAL 1 DAY TOUR
01 Ostia Antica
02 Castel Gandolfo
03 Tivoli
04 Bracciano
05 Orvieto & Civita di Bagnoregio

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The essential guidebook to complete your romantic trip to Rome!
Everything you need to see, eat, sleep, enjoy, and experience in Rome!
Customized course suggestions for travelers!

Rome, loved by Goethe!
A city of great civilization with a long history and countless stories!
Everything you need to know about traveling to Rome, where the splendor of the past and the romance of the present coexist, in 『Roman Holiday』!

They say that the end of a European trip is Italy, and the flower of an Italian trip is Rome.
Rome, a vast city of civilization, steeped in history and culture, rich in myths and countless stories! As the birthplace of Western civilization, there are endless places to see and things to enjoy.
The latest revised edition of 『Roman Holiday』, a guidebook that will take you to Rome, where the splendor of the past and the romance of the present coexist, has been published for 2023-2024.


The "Roman Holiday" step section is full of information on what to see, eat, sleep, enjoy, and buy in Rome.
This guide will provide detailed information on famous Rome's key attractions, including the Colosseum, Piazza Navona, St. Peter's Basilica, the Pantheon, and the Vatican Museums, as well as photo spots where you can see the entire city at a glance, the best night view spots in Rome that even Goethe fell in love with, how to use the museums in Rome, which is a city that is a museum, all about Roman food in Italy, the country of gastronomy, and vivid information on famous shopping streets that you shouldn't miss.
In the regional section, the city center of Rome, full of attractions, is divided into 10 districts, and each district is clearly explained, with recommended itineraries, local transportation, attractions, and food.


A personalized course suggestion for travelers to make their trip to Rome even more fulfilling!

Rome, a city where the entire city is a museum! With so much to see, not knowing how to plan your itinerary? Follow the itinerary recommended by "Roman Holiday."
There are detailed and well-recommended itineraries, ranging from a short itinerary that allows you to see all of Rome's key tourist attractions in 2 nights and 3 days to a longer itinerary of 5 nights and 6 days that allows you to explore every corner of Rome at your own pace.
Additionally, day trips around Rome offer a special gift-like day in Rome.

Get the economical Roma Pass and various travel information & master Rome's public transportation!

Traveling to Rome, where every corner you step upon is a historic site and every place you look is a work of art, requires a variety of information.
For first-time travelers to Rome, we've compiled a guide to using Rome's public transportation, from the metro and trams to guided bus tours.
We also introduced a tour that allows you to tour Rome in a more special way, such as a rental car or scooter touring the city and its surrounding areas, and a tour that takes you on a Tiber River cruise.
Of course, to enjoy all this economically, be sure to check out our essential information on the Roma Pass, which offers unlimited public transportation and free admission and discounts to major historical sites and museums.
In Rome, the many museums and Roman cathedrals you encounter in every alley are even more interesting when you know about them.
We've also included detailed descriptions of historical sites such as museums, cathedrals, buildings, and squares, which will add depth to your trip to Rome.

Italy, the country of gastronomy!
Pasta, pizza, gelato, coffee~,
A taste of Rome, from main course to dessert!

Italy, the land of gastronomy! Where instant food has no place, Italy boasts a diverse range of restaurants.
"Roman Holiday" details the types of Italian restaurants, from formal ristorantes to casual bars, along with course menus and menu descriptions.
Enjoying a Roman restaurant to the fullest will also be a great memory of your trip.
If you're worried about unfamiliar culture and language, don't worry about that either.
Here's some information to help you enjoy your time at a Roman restaurant, including simple Italian phrases to use in restaurants and tips on tipping culture.
Another thing! When it comes to Italy, you can't leave out pasta and pizza.
We've also provided information on the authentic pasta and pizza varieties, so you can enjoy the flavors of Rome to suit your taste.
Dessert is also not to be missed.
If you remember the gelato Audrey Hepburn ate in the Spanish Steps in the movie Roman Holiday, be sure to check out Roman Holiday.
From Rome's hottest gelaterias to must-visit cafes, we've got you covered from main course to dessert.


From Via Condotti to Via Corso, to the Castel Romano outlet~
Everything you need to know about shopping in Rome!

This book contains all the information you need to know about shopping in Rome, from well-known luxury brands like Gucci, Prada, and Giorgio Armani to cost-effective brands.
Via Condotti and Via Corso are world-famous shopping streets in Rome, well known to many tourists.
You can shop to your taste on Via Condotti, where you can find hot new luxury items earlier than in Korea, and Via Corso, which is home to Italian mid-priced brands and global SPA brands.
If you're looking for some budget-friendly shopping, head to Castel Romano, Rome's outlet mall.
It includes essential information on tax refunds, a guide to Italian clothing, and even necessary Italian phrases to help even first-time travelers enjoy shopping.
In addition, let's check out the must-buy shopping list in Rome, including Santa Maria Novella Pharmacy, a natural cosmetic brand made by monks, Marvis, called the Chanel of toothpaste, and the Bialetti Moka Pot, a must-buy for coffee lovers.

A complete guide to Rome accommodations to suit your travel style and budget!

As a city visited by numerous tourists, Rome has a variety of accommodations.
『Roman Holiday』 provides helpful information on accommodations in Rome, from luxury hotels to B&Bs, hostels, and Korean-style guesthouses, tailored to your travel style, region, and budget.
Rome has strict standards for building renovations, so keep in mind that there are many hotels with a more historical feel than sleek new ones.
Additionally, travelers staying in Rome must pay the city tax for their accommodations, so you should carefully check the city tax amount, which varies depending on the hotel class.
Paying close attention to Rome's city taxes and the tipping culture at Roman hotels will be a great help in deciding on accommodations.


A detailed guide to central Rome, divided into 10 districts!

The regional edition of "Roman Holiday" introduces the city center of Rome, which is full of attractions, in detail, divided into 10 districts.
Here are detailed introductions to the sights, food, and accommodations of each region: the area around the Colosseum where you can fully experience ancient Rome; the Campidoglio where you can discover Michelangelo's genius; Piazza Navona & Pantheon in Rome's old town where new things to see appear with every step; the Trevi Fountain & Piazza di Spagna where you can spend the most romantic day in Rome like the main character in the movie 『Roman Holiday』; Vatican City, the smallest country in the world where the Pope lives; Northern Rome full of artistic atmosphere; Monti & Esquilino & San Lorenzo where Termini Station, Rome's main train station, is located; Trastevere where old, quaint streets remain intact; San Giovanni & Celio & Testazzo & Aventino located south of the Colosseum; and Southern Rome & EUR where ancient and modern Rome coexist.
The author has carefully selected recommended courses and efficient routes.


A comprehensive overview of cities near Rome, including Ostia Antica, Tivoli, and Bracciano!

Here are some great day trip cities near Rome, including Ostia Antica, an ancient port city that will make you feel like you've traveled back in time to ancient Rome; Castel Gandolfo, a summer retreat for the Pope and nobles that still houses the Pope's summer villa; Tivoli, where you can see Villa Adriana and Villa d'Este, UNESCO World Heritage Sites; Bracciano, a lovely medieval town with a magnificent castle; Orvieto, the birthplace of the Cittàslo (slow city) movement; and Civita di Bagnoregio, which feels like floating above the clouds.
We've got information on how to get to each city from Rome, as well as recommended travel routes within the city, so let's take a day trip to a city near Rome that has a different charm from the city center.

All roads lead to Rome!
All the roads of Rome can be easily explored with just one holiday map~

The central part of Rome, where historical sites are concentrated, is mainly explored on foot.
To travel lightly in body and mind, be sure to bring the "Roman Holiday" pocket map! The Piazza Navona & Pantheon area, Rome's most popular tourist destination, is featured on the back of this brochure, providing a detailed map for your convenience.
It even includes a map of the Rome Metro, so you can easily plan your trip using just the map.