Best rome travel guides according to redditors

its a good time to go, not too many lineups for the touristy stuff. I enjoyed the parthenon, walking around the forum, coliseum (watch the scumbag gladiators, they will offer to take your picture then try to extort you for significant amounts of euros) and the vatican of course. Nothing too off the beaten path really. The cappucin monk crypt was kinda funky/spooky. Fontana di trevi, and about a billion churches. Just fun to sit and people watch, and enjoy the cuisine. Never take anything from anyone - nothing is free. Also tell your girlfriend not to take anything when offered, flowers for instance.

This book is awesome to make the best of a short trip:
http://www.amazon.com/Top-Rome-Eyewitness-Travel-Guides/dp/0756669472/ref=pd_sim_b_5

Have fun and be safe!
edit: oh one more thing, its really chilly in winter, gets super damp so dress more warmly than the temperature would suggest.

https://www.amazon.com/Rome-Caesars-Bonechi-Travel-Guides/dp/8872042208


I'm pretty sure that's it. Maybe a reissue of the one I have. Mines from the late 70s or early 80s with a slightly different cover. Theres lots of photos of that particular model as well as photos of ruins and other models. It's about 75% -80% colour prints and 25% text

National Geographic has a travel guide for Rome. Rick Steves' Rome 2012 lacks photos but includes very specific travel tips. Rome (City Guide) would be my favorite for its inspiring photographs.

I've heard that the Italians aren't good at English so you better know more of the language than you would need elsewhere. I plan to learn enough Italian to read it a little. Italian, Basic: Learn to Speak and Understand Italian with Pimsleur Language Programs is good enough for getting the pronunciation right.