It may come to a surprise to find a statue of a elephant, high on a pedestal and carrying an obelisk directly in front of the ever-so grand Gothic architecture of the Santa Maria sopra Minerva. This Bernini-designed statue created upon the order of Pope Alexander VII has a fascinating history, well worth checking out!

A well preserved breathtaking ancient building and former Roman temple, but now a church that houses the graves of some great Romans and of painter Raphael. 

Open since 1938 and still one of the most loved addresses in the city, Sant'Eustachio makes its espresso to a recipe that has never been shared – slow-roasted over wood, the machines hidden behind aluminium panels so no one can spot what they actually do. Order at the bar, take it with sugar, and grab a cornetto if you're hungry in the morning.

A coffee institution and legendary café with the best coffee in Rome. Bring their yellow 'mocca' and a bag of freshly roasted coffee beans home with you (they make for the perfect gift).