Most guidebooks tell you how to skip the line at the Vatican. This one tells you why the line is there in the first place. The Curious Traveler in Rome: 10 Reasons We Can't Stop Visiting the Eternal City isn't a checklist or a glossy photo album. It's a smart, engaging companion for travelers who want to understand what they're seeing. Why do millions flock to the Colosseum every year? How did pilgrimage turn into the world's first tourism industry? Why does Rome feel so alive in its chaos, even today? Each chapter explores one of the forces that shaped Rome's enduring appeal-from ancient roads and Renaissance artists to cinema and modern reinvention. You'll learn the meaning behind the monuments, the layers of history beneath your feet, and how Rome became on of the world's ultimate travel destinations. Whether you're heading to Rome yourself or giving it as a gift, this book will help any traveler move beyond sightseeing into real understanding. Rome isn't just a city to see. It's a story to join.

A Backstory Atlas book.