Last Sunday Italy lost the Euro 2012 football championship final to Spain. Hopes were high before the game, but they were well and truly destroyed 4-0.

As we walked around Rome’s centro storico the next morning we came across this flag that seemed to perfectly sum up the feeling of the country.

Travel tip: Rome can be an overwhelming city so if you would like to experience it with the help of an expert then check out these Rome tours. There are some really interesting options beyond the usual tourist sites like pizza making, wine tasting and exploring the underground catacombs.