Rome, Italy
Meridian Line of the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels and the Martyrs
Installed in an act of one-upsmanship, the annual sundial in this church is also a symbolic victory for the Gregorian calendar.
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Places I want to go
Places on this traveler's wishlist.
Rome, Italy
Passetto di Borgo
The Pope’s secret escape route.
Rome, Italy
Parco degli Acquedotti
This beautiful park on the outskirts of Rome protects the ruins of two colossal ancient aqueducts.
Rome, Italy
Basilica di San Clemente
A Nesting Doll of Churches.
Rome, Italy
Ospedale delle Bambole (Doll Hospital)
A hospital where antique dolls are given new life.
Rome, Italy
Museum of the Holy Souls in Purgatory
A collection of objects supposedly singed by the hands of souls in purgatory.
Rome, Italy
Casina delle Civette
A fairy tale castle in modern Rome.
Rome, Italy
The Protestant Cemetery
The final resting place of the poets Shelley and Keats.
Rome, Italy
St. Valentine's Skull
The skull of the patron saint of lovers lies in the Basilica di Santa Maria in Cosmedin—maybe.
Rome, Italy
Pyramid of Cestius
The only "Egyptian" pyramid in Europe and the legendary tomb of Remus.
Rome, Italy
The Mithraeum at Circus Maximus
The underground sanctuary of a mysterious ancient cult.
Rome, Italy
Galleria Sciarra
This hidden Art Nouveau courtyard is an opulent feast for the eyes.
Rome, Italy
Quartiere Coppedè
Architectureal fantasy quarter of Rome.
Rome, Italy
The Dome Illusion
A master of trompe-l'oeil creates a stunning, tourist-fooling dome out of a flat ceiling.
