Rome needs no introduction or words. Its signature colours and vintage feel almost makes images speak out on their own.

History, architecture and food are three apparent themes throughout the city; all of which we’ll cover in more detail soon. For now, enjoy the below visual journey around Italy’s capital.

Garlic is an essential part of Italian cuisine and always apparent in small local trattorias

Rome’s arguably best coffee served in Sant’Eustachio

Tiramisu is perfectly powdered with lots of cocoa

Chairs lying around in the Vatican area, outside St Peter’s Basilica

The Vatican city attracts more than 5 million travellers each year