Believed to be the remains of the lost Temple of Minerva, this nymphaeum has been known by its misnomer to this day.

A rare example of a medieval house in Rome adorned with a melancholic inscription.

Legend has it that this bronze orb, which sat atop an ancient Egyptian obelisk, once held the ashes of Julius Caesar.

An ancient Roman temple first dedicated to an emperor's wife is now a church.

According to local folklore, this Roman sepulcher was once a throne for the Devil.

The remains of this 2nd-century Roman temple are incorporated into a modern building.

This triumphal 16th-century arched gateway leads to the oldest street in Palermo.

This clifftop arch is a natural stunner.

A climbing route in the mountains of Italy’s Dolomites, built for soldiers during World War I.

An 18th century fountain and two columns are all that remains of Rome's forgotten river harbor.

Before it was buried by volcanic ash, this fast-food restaurant fed the hungry hordes of ancient Rome.

One of the highest mountain passes in Europe has been ranked among the best driving roads in the world.

This Italian stadium makes liberal use of fascist statuary to evoke classical sporting arenas.

A monumental fountain in Rome features a large statue of Moses that has been criticized for centuries.

This one-of-a-kind Roman arch is not actually dedicated to the god Janus.

Also known as the Square Colosseum, this building is a prime example of fascist-era rationalist architecture.

This small, ancient Roman temple was once a church dedicated to the patron saint of penitents.

This amazingly well-preserved villa just outside Pompeii boasts rare examples of ancient Roman paintings.

The ruins of the largest gladiatorial school in Rome are largely hidden under modern streets.

This is the oldest Roman-made bridge in the city still existing in its original state.

Ancient ruins hidden underneath a modern luxury hotel.

The world's most active stratovolcano is almost always erupting.

This ancient market is often referred to as the oldest shopping mall in the world.

A recreated sign from the movie Jumanji has become a makeshift tribute to the film's late star.