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Rome, Italy
The Catacombs of Priscilla
See one of the earliest depictions of a Christian ceremony – with a woman at the center!
41.9297, 12.5087
Senglea, Malta
Il-Gardjola Guard Tower
The eyes and ears of this tower keep watch over Malta’s Grand Harbor.
35.8908, 14.5139
Valletta, Malta
Pjazza Teatru Rjal
Valletta’s outdoor theatre stands within the ruins of a 19th-century opera house.
35.8964, 14.5104
Qrendi, Malta
Mnajdra
This Stone Age solar temple aligns with the sun on each equinox and solstice.
35.8268, 14.4364
Rabat, Malta
Maltese Catacomb Complexes
Burial grounds for more than 1,000 bodies deep under the modern town of Rabat.
35.8805, 14.3975
Mosta, Malta
Rotunda of Mosta
This spectacular dome managed to survive after being bombed in World War II, in an event known as the "Miracle of Mosta."
35.9099, 14.4259
Mdina, Malta
Casa Gourgion
This unique building in the main square stands out among the city's typically Baroque architecture.
35.8864, 14.4035
Rome, Italy
The Great Synagogue of Rome
A square-domed symbol of resilience in the heart of the old Jewish Ghetto.
41.8918, 12.4781
Rome, Italy
Giano Restaurant
Inventive Sicilian specialties are executed with flair at this restaurant overseen by chef Ciccio Sultano.
41.9062, 12.4859
Rome, Italy
Chiesa di San Francesco a Ripa Grande (Church of San Francesco a Ripa)
A small cell adjacent to this church was once the bedroom for a renowned saint.
41.8852, 12.4731
Rome, Italy
Profondo Rosso
Italian horror legend Dario Argento’s own shop hides a sinister museum-dungeon in the basement.
41.9091, 12.4664
Rome, Italy
Il Tempio di Adriano (Temple of Hadrian)
The remains of this 2nd-century Roman temple are incorporated into a modern building.
41.8999, 12.4794
Rome, Italy
The Martyr Murals at Santo Stefano Rotondo
Charles Dickens was not a fan of the ghastly wall dressings in this 6th century church.
41.8846, 12.4967
Rome, Italy
Pons Fabricius
This is the oldest Roman-made bridge in the city still existing in its original state.
41.8911, 12.4783
Rome, Italy
Parish Church of Santa Maria del Popolo
A treasure trove of Renaissance-era funerary art in a Roman church built on top of Nero's grave.
41.9114, 12.4760
Rome, Italy
Basilica of Santa Sabina
The best preserved Paleochristian basilica in Rome hides a number of oddities and secrets.
41.8845, 12.4798
Rome, Italy
Temple of Hercules Victor
This curious, round temple is the oldest still-standing marble building in Rome.
41.8887, 12.4807
Rome, Italy
Tempietto at San Pietro in Montorio
More sculpture than building, this architecturally significant temple was built on the spot of Saint Peter's crucifixion.
41.8886, 12.4665
Rome, Italy
Vicus Caprarius
A forgotten "city of water" underneath the famous Trevi district.
41.9004, 12.4841
Rome, Italy
Basilica di San Clemente
A Nesting Doll of Churches.
41.8899, 12.4974
Rome, Italy
The Dome Illusion
A master of trompe-l'oeil creates a stunning, tourist-fooling dome out of a flat ceiling.
41.8990, 12.4798
Brooklyn, New York
Wyckoff House
Oldest surviving example of a Dutch saltbox frame house in America.
40.6449, -73.9209
Flagstaff, Arizona
Red Mountain
The eroded core of an ancient volcano is now accessible by a short hike.
35.5370, -111.8579
Flagstaff, Arizona
Wupatki National Monument
This historic national park is covered in the stunning ruins of red rock pueblos.
35.5234, -111.3688
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