Explore Rome and Discover Overlooked Treasures Beyond the City Walls

Planning a trip to Rome? Don’t just see the Eternal City, experience it like a local with the only travel guide that combines curated walking tours, restaurant recommendations, expert travel tips, and unforgettable festivals in one immersive volume. This unique guide takes you deeper than a checklist of monuments. It helps you design the kind of Roman holiday most travelers never imagine.

Navigate Rome with Ease, Thanks to Self-Guided Walks & Local Secrets

This guide helps you explore the city in walkable order, with curated self-guided tours through the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and quiet corners that other guidebooks often overlook. You’ll know the best times to visit, how to avoid crowds, and where to recharge with espresso or gelato in hand.

Discover:

• Where to find peaceful piazzas and cafes favored by locals

• How to pair your sightseeing with cultural events like the snowfall reenactment during the Festa della Madonna della Neve

Rome and Beyond, with Day Trips to Lazio’s Most Charming Towns

Go beyond the city limits and step into the landscapes of Lazio, a region filled with vineyards, lakes, hill towns, and ancient ruins. From the lakeside calm of Castel Gandolfo to the seaside history of Ostia Antica, every town included is easy to reach and packed with authentic experiences.

Each location features:

• Walkable town centers with mapped-out exploration routes

• Restaurant suggestions where locals actually eat

• Festivals that bring history and culture alive

Where to Stay, What to Eat, and When to Go

• Lodging Tips: Stay in boutique hotels, rustic countryside inns, and family-run B&Bs near major events

• Dining Highlights: Enjoy slow-roasted porchetta in Ariccia, regional pastas like cacio e pepe and carbonara, and festival-only delicacies

• Transportation Guidance: Learn the ins and outs of Rome’s public transit, when to rent a car, and how to avoid ZTL fines in town centers

Unlock the Magic of Rome Through Festivals and Sacred Traditions

Once your sightseeing is sorted, immerse yourself in over 150 cultural festivals and local food celebrations, each bringing Rome and its surrounding towns to life in unforgettable ways.

Highlights include:

• The breathtaking Infiorata in Genzano, where flower carpets line the streets every June

• Evening jazz by the Tiber River during Estate Romana

• June 29th’s Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, with fireworks across the city

• Harvest celebrations like the chestnut festival in Rocca di Papa and the porchetta sagra in Ariccia

• The evocative Good Friday processions and Easter rituals in Rome’s most historic churches

• Ancient Roman reenactments during the April celebration of Natale di Roma

Each festival includes:

• Historical background and local legends

• Signature foods and special experiences not to miss

Why This Guide is Different

Other guides tell you what to see. This one shows you how to see it, in the right order, at the right time, and in a way that brings meaning to every moment. Written by Katerina Ferrara this book offers a personalized, culturally rich, and joy-filled way to experience Rome and the region around it.

Whether you’re tasting porchetta under lantern-lit arches, following flower-strewn alleys in a hillside village, or discovering overlooked treasures off the usual track, this guide connects you to the real Italy, through history, tradition, celebration, and community.

Buy your copy today and begin your unforgettable Italian journey.