Italy is known for its rich coffee culture and traditions centred around the simple pleasure of enjoying an espresso or cappuccino at the bar. Coffee is deeply entwined in the fabric of Italian society and no more so than in the Eternal City whose historic coffee houses are landmarks for locals and places of pilgrimage for coffee-loving tourists. To mark International Coffee Day, here is a quick guide to some of the most iconic coffee bars in Rome.

Antico Caffè Greco

Antico Caffè Greco, a stone's throw from the Spanish Steps, has been serving customers since 1760. It is the oldest coffee bar in Rome and the second-oldest in Italy, after the Caffè Florian which opened in Venice in 1720.