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The publisher says: When in Rome, do as the Romans do -- enjoy life! Take in the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel. The Coliseum, where you can walk a subterranean corridor that was once the passageway for gladiators and animals. Incredible museums, art and sculpture. Rome enshrines centuries of history amid an atmosphere of modern vitality. From ancient ruins to nightlife hot spots, this friendly guide helps you experience it all, with information on: figuring out the neighborhoods and getting around; shopping department stores, the market or neighborhood specialty shops; great souvenirs, ranging from antique prints to cardinal socks; optional, more specialized itineraries, including Rome for Architecture Lovers and Rome for Michelangelo Lovers; five day trips, including Tivoli with its villas and the Castelli Romani and their Italian wines;. Like every For Dummies travel guide, Rome For Dummies includes: down-to-earth trip-planning advice; what you shouldn't miss -- and what you can skip; the best hotels and restaurants for every budget.

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Title: Rome For Dummies (2nd edition)
Publisher: For Dummies
Pub. date: Feb. 19, 2008
Authors: Bruce Murphy, Alessandra de Rosa
Paperback; 312 pages
List price: $17.99
ISBN-10: 0470209550
ISBN-13: 978-0470209554

The publisher says: This superb guide at last brings the work of Filippo Coarelli, one of the most widely published and best known scholars of Roman archeology and art, to a wide, English-language audience. Conveniently organized by walking tours and illustrated throughout with clear maps, drawings and plans, Rome and Environs: Archaeological Guide covers all of the city's ancient sites and, unlike most other guides, now includes the major monuments in a large area outside Rome proper but within easy reach, such as Ostia Antica, Palestrina, Tivoli, and the many areas of interest along the ancient Roman roads. An essential resource for tourists interested in a deeper understanding of Rome's classical remains, it is also the ideal book for students and scholars approaching the ancient history of one of the world's most fascinating cities. Covers all the major sites including the Capitoline, the Roman Forum and the Imperial Fora, the Palatine Hill, the Valley of the Colosseum, the Esquiline, the Caelian, the Quirinal and the Campus Martius. Two separate chapters discuss important clusters of sites -- one on the area surrounding Circus Maximus and the other in the vicinity of the Trastevere, including the Aventine and the Vatican. Additional chapters cover the city walls and the aqueducts. Features 189 maps, drawings and diagrams; an appendix on building materials and techniques; and an extensive bibliography.

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Title: Rome and Environs: An Archaeological Guide (1st edition)
Publisher: University of California Press
Pub. date: Feb. 10, 2008
Author: Filippo Coarelli (Translated by James J. Clauss and Daniel P. Harmon)
Paperback; 568 pages
List price: $24.95
ISBN-10: 0520079612
ISBN-13: 978-0520079618

The publisher says: The Unofficial Guides® are the "Consumer Reports" of travel guides, offering candid evaluations of their destinations' attractions, hotels, restaurants, shopping, nightlife, sports and more, all rated and ranked by a team of unbiased inspectors so even the most compulsive planners can be sure they're spending their time and money wisely. Each guide addresses the needs of everyone from families to business travelers, with handy charts that demonstrate how each place stacks up against the competition. Plus, all the details are pulled out so they're extremely easy to scan. The Unofficial Guide to Central Italy includes: a complete planner to Florence, Rome and the highlights of Tuscany, Umbria, Latium and the Marches; honest advice that lets you feel safe and comfortable in the heart of Italy -- whether you speak Italian or not; insider tips on finding the most charming hotels for the best price; hundreds of restaurants reviewed and ranked for quality and value; tips for saving money and feeling at home with the Euro; expert advice on how to get around the region like a local; the inside story on shopping -- where to get the best for less.

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Title: The Unofficial Guide to Central Italy: Florence, Rome, Tuscany & Umbria (4th edition)
Publisher: Wiley
Pub. date: March 24, 2008
Authors: Melanie Mize Renzulli, Menasha Ridge Press
Paperback; 512 pages
List price: $21.99
ISBN-10: 0470229004
ISBN-13: 978-0470229002

The publisher says: The book is arranged alphabetically by building. Each detailed description is accompanied by colour photographs. Sixty Roman buildings are covered ranging from the 15th to the arly 20th centuries.

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Title: Palazzi and Villas of Rome
Publisher: Arsenale Editrice
Pub. date: Oct. 25, 2008
Author: Caroline Vincenti Montanaro
Hardcover; 192 pages
List price: $9.95
ISBN-10: 8877432020
ISBN-13: 978-8877432025
Product dimensions: 6.2 x 4.3 x 0.7 inches
Shipping weight: 7.8 ounces

IMAGINE Google Maps,but overlayed with layers of digital information, from cell phone usage
to GPS activity—anonymously aggregated and available to the public ...

No, stop, I've got a headache already. Even before I get to the graphical representation of cellphone activity during a Madonna concert. I'm done with mashups for this decade. But this one is already up and running, and you can see it at Wiki City Rome, an MIT project. Thanks to Web Urbanist for the link.