Rome, the 'Eternal City', is not only enriched by buildings and
monuments that preserve the culture of Italy in the symbolic center of
Christianity and the hub of the Italian Republic. The architecture of
Rome also tells the story of a process of restoration and innovation.
During the 1930s, the social and cultural revolution led to calls for
functionality and practicality, which are represented by impressive
modern public and residential works, as well as by major initiatives
from architectural forces of urban change in the capital. This handy
pocket guide to modern and contemporary architecture in Rome has entries
for 87 buildings, and a clever folding map with thumbnail photographs
which correspond to marked locations. It includes indices by architect
and by project, accessibility to the public, and directions by bus and
metro.