Romephotoblog.com is the labour of love of Rome local Jessica Stewart, who has been snapping the city for three years. She's selected some of her favourite images for us
Just before the beatification of Pope John Paul II in May, millions flocked to Rome in order to be part of the ceremony. The church of Saint Mary Major, one of the major Basilicas of Rome, was swarmed with visitors, such as this group of nunsPhotograph: Jessica Stewart/<a href="romephotoblog.com">romephotoblog.com</a>In May 2010, Roman street artists Sten + Lex pasted an enormous poster on the facade of an apartment building in the Garbatella neighbourhood of Rome. When viewed from a distance, it depicts the beloved AS Roma player Francesco Totti with a wolf at the bottomPhotograph: Jessica Stewart/<a href="romephotoblog.com">romephotoblog.com</a>In Largo Preneste this votive wall is where people who feel that they've been blessed by the Virgin Mary in some way leave special plaques to give thanks to the miracle that has been given to themPhotograph: Jessica Stewart/<a href="romephotoblog.com">romephotoblog.com</a>A band plays during the opening session of the Festa dei Noantri in TrasteverePhotograph: Jessica Stewart/<a href="romephotoblog.com">romephotoblog.com</a>In late February the pride of Roman produce, the artichoke, begins to appear at local markets, such as this small neighbourhood one in Monti. It's possible to buy them whole or already peeledPhotograph: Jessica Stewart/<a href="romephotoblog.com">romephotoblog.com</a>This wooden sign outside a local restaurant shows with pride the most important part of Italian pizza making, the forno al legno, or wood ovenPhotograph: Jessica Stewart/<a href="romephotoblog.com">romephotoblog.com</a>Located in the EUR neighbourhood of Rome, the Palazzo della Civilta' Romana is nicknamed the Colosseo Quadrato (Square Colosseum) for its resemblance to the most famous of ancient Roman monuments Photograph: Jessica Stewart/<a href="romephotoblog.com">romephotoblog.com</a>The Parisian street artist Invader came to Rome for the first time in July 2010 and placed 66 of his mosaic pieces around the city. Many have been pulled down, but this "Italian" version, located near the Termini Station, has stood the test of timePhotograph: Jessica Stewart/<a href="romephotoblog.com">romephotoblog.com</a>Pay phones are slowly disappearing in the city, but can still be found occasionally, like this one at the metroPhotograph: Jessica Stewart/<a href="romephotoblog.com">romephotoblog.com</a>As the summer heats up, people escape to their rooftops to stay cool. Taken in the Pigneto area south of Termini station, the television antennas on the rooftops are a classic detail of Italian lifePhotograph: Jessica Stewart/<a href="romephotoblog.com">romephotoblog.com</a>The Sancta Sanctorum was the private chapel of the Pope at the Lateran Palace. It's now possible to visit and view the spectacular frescoes and mosaicsPhotograph: Jessica Stewart/<a href="romephotoblog.com">romephotoblog.com</a>A souvenir shop next to the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore sells religious keepsakes, among other items, to the thousands who flock to the churchPhotograph: Jessica Stewart/<a href="romephotoblog.com">romephotoblog.com</a>American sculptor Seward Johnson's Awakening has been located in the EUR district since 2009. The creature's giant body seems to be emerging from the centre of Piazzale Marconi, which has an obelisk dedicated to the square's namesake Photograph: Jessica Stewart/<a href="romephotoblog.com">romephotoblog.com</a>For years lovers have been placing locks on the Ponte Milvio bridge. Eventually, the city placed special posts for the locks after two lamps on lightposts fell under the weight of the locksPhotograph: Jessica Stewart/<a href="romephotoblog.com">romephotoblog.com</a>
