One of the most visited places in the world for the past two millennia, Rome has been an important city for Western Civilization as well for Christianity. Let National Geographic's City Destination map of Rome, lead you on your exploration of this fascinating ancient destination. Combining an easy-to-read road map along with a travel guide, this expertly researched map is unparalleled in its accuracy and content making it the ideal travel companion as well as the perfect complement to National Geographic's Rome Traveler Guide.

The front side has a regional map and descriptions of the city, many popular attractions and the transit system. A user-friendly index of streets, hotels and points of interest along with a metro (or Metropolitana) map and a diagram of Fiumicino Airport will help you arrive at your destination quickly. An inset map of Vatican City provides details of this very popular area. The road map on the reverse side labels main, secondary and one-way streets with a multi-language legend. In addition, hundreds are popular and lesser known points of interest are pinpointed, including metro stations, places of worship, theaters, hotels, hospitals, police stations and notable buildings.

Every Destination Map is printed on durable synthetic paper, making them waterproof, tear-resistant and tough -- capable of withstanding the rigors of any kind of travel.