Rome - The Secret Atlas : The hidden secret sites of Rome for the curious explorer

Rome – A Secret Atlas is a richly illustrated coffee table book exploring the city’s hidden places, overlooked histories and unexpected curiosities.

Step beyond the Colosseum and the Pantheon into a richly detailed and beautifully illustrated compendium of Rome’s most intriguing secrets. This is a treasure trove for those who love to wander off the beaten path and uncover the unexpected.

Guaranteed to delight and inspire, here you can:

• Discover hidden palaces rarely open to the public, glimpses into Rome’s private and unseen world
• Step inside discreet chapels and secret oratories, where art and devotion exist beyond the tourist path
• Uncover unusual artworks tucked away from the crowds, found in unexpected corners of the city
• Explore curious scientific relics and forgotten collections that reveal Rome’s intellectual and experimental past
• Encounter strange rituals and overlooked traditions that still quietly shape local life
• Venture into quiet corners of the Vatican, where even this most visited site holds hidden spaces and untold stories

Rome is famed for its iconic landmarks. But if you are drawn to the unusual and the unseen, Rome Secret Atlas reveals a more intimate side of the Eternal City - where history, art and everyday life intertwine in surprising ways.

Written by local experts and brought to life with sumptuous illustrations, this handsome hardback is as beautiful as it is fascinating.

A captivating keepsake for travellers, armchair explorers and lovers of Italian heritage alike.