Rome Marco Polo Pocket Travel Guide
Rome was the largest ancient empire ever built. Find your favourite quartiere, where locals know which trattorias serve real Romans and which piazzas stay peaceful. Updated 2025.
Skip the overpriced restaurants around the Colosseum and endless Vatican queues. This guide reveals working spots like Armando al Pantheon where four generations have served the same recipes since 1961, neighbourhood markets in Testaccio where Roman families still shop for Sunday lunch, and Palatine Hill's Forum views without the Colosseum crowds.
Navigate Rome's layers with Marco Polo's signature pull-out maps connecting archaeological sites to neighbourhood dining. From Trastevere's cobblestone streets where locals eat dinner at family tables to Ostia's well-preserved ruins accessible by regular train, experience Rome where ancient and modern actually coexist.
What You'll Discover:
- Practical Roman neighbourhood knowledge - which trattorias serve residents, where families shop for food, and archaeological sites beyond tourist circuits
- Rome transport mastery - Marco Polo's pull-out map with metro connections and walking routes through historic quarters
- Everyday Roman habits - where Romans drink morning coffee, eat proper meals, and gather for neighbourhood life
- Rome cultural basics - Italian customs, regional preferences, and useful phrases for genuine connections
- Budget-friendly Rome options - free archaeological sites, local transport routes, and practical money-saving advice
Perfect for history lovers, food seekers, or cultural travellers wanting authentic Italy - this guide explains why Romans distinguish between tourist areas and residential neighbourhoods. From morning espresso in local bars to evening meals where recipes haven't changed for generations, discover the Rome where past and present work together.
Rome is more than ancient monuments and tourist menus - it's finding reliable neighbourhood trattorias, understanding which archaeological sites locals recommend, and learning that history here is part of daily conversation. Find your way with Marco Polo.
