The Princess Guide to Rome by Belinda Darcey

Many of the stories reference the great Renaissance and Baroque artists-Michelangelo, Raphael, Pietro da Cortona, Bernini, Borromini, Maderno, Sangallo, Della Porta-and the Roman families who were their patrons. This section helps you to understand what you’re viewing and its significance to the local culture, along with the occasional intrigue involved. So often a foreign visitor cannot appreciate what’s right beneath their nose and is left wondering what all the fuss is about. The fascinating stories behind the works of art, to help you understand what you’re looking at. a list of recommended private walking tour guides.how to order a coffee in Rome like a local.what to do if you lose your wallet, phone or passport.where to find the best leather jackets, gloves, bags, etc.private tours by Vespa, à la Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday.the prettiest rooftop terrace bars and restaurants with a view of Rome.

antique shopping and specialty artisan shops for unique made-in-Italy souvenirs.small classes in authentic Italian cooking and wine tasting in the Rome, Lazio region.favourite cafés for people-watching and lingering over a cappuccino.the loveliest Renaissance-era parks and gardens.a tour of Bernini’s Baroque fountains of Rome, including the Trevi Fountain, the Triton, and the Fountain of the Four Rivers.an extensive guide to the most magnificent Renaissance palaces and villas.where to stay, including the pros and cons of each neighbourhood in Rome.THE FIRST HALFĪll the practical advice that a woman needs to plan a dream vacation to the Eternal City: Written in a deliciously irreverent tone, The Princess Guide To Rome: Beauty, Bling, and Backstories (2023, Second Edition) covers all the fabulous stuff that’s so often missing from other travel guidebooks on Rome and Italy. Packed with truly helpful information and well-researched background stories on the art that fills every corner of Rome, this travel guide is a trip in itself.

The Princess Guide to Rome by Belinda Darcey