Piazza Santa Maria

Host to a daily fruit and vegetable market, this square is a great place to soak up the atmosphere of Rome.

One of the most important palaces of the High Renaissance, once home to Pope Paul III and currently the French Embassy.

A busy, charming and characterful district across the Tiber which has kept hold of its authenitic Roman feel.

For over 300 years all the Jews in Rome were restricted to this small area; today it is a vibrant and fascinating district.

The Theatre of Marcellus was an ancient Roman arena built by the Emperor Augustus.

The site of Pompey - where Julius Caesar was assassinated by the Senate - is now equally known locally as a shelter for stray cats, who are often as photographed as the ruins themselves.