While the concept is a good one in that the reference is easy and the folio is well built (no visible wear after two weeks in my pocket) I found the map to be poorly designed and inadequate. The scale is too small, leaving gaps and unnamed streets and , most annoyingly, landmarks are shown as isometric images superimposed on the plan of the city. Streets behind are necessarily hidden. The Knopf MapGuide proved to be much more useful with finer resolution and landmarks shown in plan. A better option is the free map given out by the city tourist office across from the train station. It's as good a map and - free.

What I like about these maps is that they are durable and waterproof. I cannot tell you how many wet European maps we have ended up trashing. On Streetwise maps, you can highlight your areas of interest with a fine-tip Sharpie pen and when you come back home, clean off the Sharpie with some denatured alcohol and you are ready to use them for your next trip. I just wish they came with a fitted poly zip-bag.

Great detail and a perfect size for walking! Completely opened it is 9" X 29" and is fan-folded to a convenient 9" X 4".This map will last a life-time.

I find this product to be totally unsatisfactory. For the price, it is incomplete and unhelpful. It is small and diffiicult to read. Ir contains only limited information regarding the train stations and connections to undergrounds. It is nearly useless to me and my family.

I'm on vacation now in Florence and am thrilled I purchased the Streetwise map prior to my visit! The ease of use is great, and has made navigation painless. I'm a woman traveling alone & I have zero sense of direction, but venturing out with this map has given me confidence!This map is easy to read (even for my less than perfect close-up eyesight), and is waterproof (but it's not rained here during my visit). I highly recommend this great tool and am regretting I didn't buy one for Rome!Thank you Streetwise!

I LOVE the Streetwise maps and always search for them when traveling to a new foreign city. Compact but easy to use; they've saved me on many a trip.