Rome and the Vatican is a guide of everything that may interest you about Rome and its great beauty, from the history behind the city to the museums and most renowned streets. Descriptions and pictures to introduce you to an incredible visit that you will never forget. More than just finding information about Rome the book gives advice on the Vatican City and everything that is really worth seeing there. The great works of art by some of Italy’s most famous artists, the paths and maps which will guide you to where you want to go quickly and easily. The book has a map of the historical centre of Rome and an even bigger one including all the names of streets and squares. The Savelli group offer a large range of books giving its clients the opportunity to see and get to know some of Italy’s most splendid cities and indeed the history of its capital Rome.
The discovery of itineraries, streets, squares and monuments in the splendid city of Rome and the fascinating art that surrounds it. An extremely interesting guide that takes you to the great works of old to the works by Italian artists which have filled Rome with statues, fountains and beautiful churches. Pictures and special descriptions help you as you find your way through the streets of Rome with lots of interesting and marvellous information that takes you through all its history and the mysteries that surround it. There is even a small part dedicated to the Vatican City with some interesting descriptions of St. Peter’s Basilica to the Vatican museum and the famous Sistine Chapel. At the back of the book you will find some interesting information, urban maps marking the main streets and some useful telephone numbers for hotels, campsites, the most renowned shops and even the most important museums and basilicas and information on how to get to them.
The base is of gold metal, the wedges are placed in such a way to create as original a decoration as possible.
The image represents the first appearance of the Virgin Mary to St. Caterina Labourè, the same on the medal.