ROME
City of empire, Christendom and culture
By Nigel Scotland. Day One. 128 pages. £10.00
ISBN 978 1 846 252 839
The Day One Travel Through series could not overlook the ‘eternal city’. After offering tour guides to Oxford, Cambridge, Israel and Egypt, it is now Rome’s turn.
What a normal tourist with an interest in Christianity looks for in a handy and up-to-date guide is given attention in this book. The guide introduces the traveler to the different ancient sites that make Rome unique: from the significant places of the Roman Empire to the catacombs of the early Christian communities up to the magnificent buildings of the Roman Catholic church. Historical introductions coupled with artistic explanations help us to appreciate the various monuments and works. Practical suggestions on how to organise the tour are also wise and helpful.
