Quiet Corners Of Rome by David Downie

Quiet Corners Of Rome by David Downie

This charming guidebook celebrates more than fifty of the most beautiful, tranquil, and often hidden places in the Eternal City: courtyards where mossy fountains splash; landscaped staircases clinging to Rome's Seven Hills; cool, quiet cloisters; atmospheric ruins dating to the days of Caesar; gorgeous gardens scented by boxwood and bay trees. Some of Rome's quiet corners boast breathtaking views, while others are filled with archaeological or architectural details, from crumbling aqueducts or majestic stone archways, to Renaissance garden follies, frescoed walls, and baroque fountains.

Author David Downie and photographer Alison Harris climb the Janiculum-the highest hill within Rome's ancient walled fortifications-and find hidden benches with see-forever views; a church forecourt where Goethe sat and sighed, drinking in the inspiration; and the park of a once-noble villa now luxuriantly overgrown, its long trellises knotted with fragrant wisteria and climbing roses. On the Palatine, they find a narrow lane that passes over the ancient ruins, affording rare glimpses of the Forum and Colosseum, free of charge and with no wait. Beyond the Domus Aurea of Emperor Nero, they discover a sweeping staircase from a century ago and the massive brick remains of a temple to Isis. Even the most intrepid travelers who think of themselves as Rome insiders will be surprised when they follow the author and photographer of this guidebook through the Roman labyrinth. Historical anecdotes and quotations from antiquity to the present day are woven throughout the text, bringing Rome alive.

Czy to powiesc, czy tez kryminal, a moze ksiazka detektywistyczna dla dzieci?! Wydaje sie, ze trzy w jednym. David Downie z pewnoscia wie jak opowiadac historie, by trzymaly one mlodych czytelnikow w niepewnosci az do ostanich stron. O tej historii mozna powiedziec wiele, ale z pewnoscia nie mozna powiedziec, ze jest nuda. Intrygujaca, zaskakujaca, zabawna. Kazde dziecko przeczyta te ksiazke z zapartym tchem, od deski do deski, a nastepnie powie, ze chce wiecej!!!

David Downie is a children's book author who keeps young readers on the edge of their seats. His books are written in a way that appeals to both children as well as adults with a sense of humour.

David's books are beautifully illustrated and have been translated into over 20 languages including Romanian and Swahili.

For more information visit David's website at www.davidjdownie.com.