A Catholic's Guide to Rome: Discovering the Soul of the Eternal City

by Frank J. Korn

Jubilee-Year guide reveals public and "private" Rome Internationally recognized expert and veteran of fifty trips to Rome, Frank Korn presents an insider's guide to the city. He describes not only the familiar churches, basilicas, and historic places, but also takes travelers on fascinating detours down back alleys to little-known, though very important sites. For both the public and the private Rome, he reveals the legends and traditions associated with each. There's no better time than now to visit Rome. With a warm and engaging style, the author explains Jubilee Year background and ceremonies and offers Jubilee travelers meaningful alternatives to the typical sites with their expected three-times-heavier crowds. He also lists which church offers Mass in which language. This guide is not only for Catholics but also helps travelers of other faiths appreciate a culture not their own. The author's storytelling style and invaluable facts, and the book's photos, maps, and index, make this a perfect choice for tourists and pilgrims, armchair travelers, priests and religious. It also offers "insider's info" that every travel agent and travel store will want to pass on to their customers. †

Genres: Travel

208 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2000

Reviews

[Lara Steinke · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a pilgrim in the 2025 jubilee year, this book gives me greater confidence that I can make the best use of my time in the Eternal City. Professor Korn covers which basilicas and churches to visit, merging descriptions of their magnificence with their historical significance.

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

A well written, functional book for those touring Rome. Detailed insights into various historic spots and their background.

[BEC · Rating 5 out of 5]

After being in Rome recently for the second time, I found this book to be a great resource once I arrived home. I found the layout and information to be very valuable in understanding what I had seen. It is a quick read and more of an overview, but that is exactly what I was looking for. Even though I am not a Catholic, it was a good read as it talks more about the buildings and their history or beginnings.

[agnes]

a great book for when i went to rome, it gave me great information on all the places we went....

[Geoff · Rating 5 out of 5]

Even if you're not Catholic, I highly recommend this book to anyone traveling to Rome...especially if you will be visiting all the churches.

[Isabella · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this book

[Joelene Swearingen · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fine, if brief overview of the many churches and Catholic sights in Rome