The 500 Hidden Secrets of Rome reveals 500 off-the-beaten-track places and interesting details for anyone who's keen to explore the city's best-kept secrets, e.g.

- The 5 favourite osterie to eat among locals

- 5 places to see fascist-era architecture

- 5 ancient games to discover

- 5 hidden sundials or meridians

- The 5 most charming artists' houses

... and much more

The 500 Hidden Secrets is a series of essential city guides. Every guide is written by a savvy local, contains only independent advice, is based on thorough research and the author's personal opinions, is frequently updated and reissued.

Luisa Grigoletto is a Rome-based arts and culture writer and travel expert. Her partner, Christopher Livesay, is a foreign correspondent for American public broadcasting. Photographer Roel Hendrickx has discovered Rome's hidden secrets through his lens, and has managed to capture the city's eternal beauty perfectly.