Places archampion Wants to Go

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

A massive marble foot is tucked away in a small alley near the Pantheon.

A rather vulgar example of the transition from Latin to the Italian vernacular.

Romans decided this 16th-century "talking statue" was so ugly, they named it after a primate.

This statue is the only female representation of Rome's "talking statues."

A mysterious chasm in the heart of the ancient Roman Forum, the Lacus Curtius was once believed to be a gateway to hell.

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

A master of trompe-l'oeil creates a stunning, tourist-fooling dome out of a flat ceiling.

A Nesting Doll of Churches.

St. Francesca Romana, patron saint of drivers, resides in the church she founded.

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

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

One of several skulls claiming to belong to the beheaded St. John the Baptist is on display at this Roman church.

This hidden Art Nouveau courtyard is an opulent feast for the eyes.

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

This former Roman Catholic Church still contains the embalmed hearts and organs of 22 popes.

A forgotten "city of water" underneath the famous Trevi district.

An alchemist's “magic door” stands in the middle of a Roman park.

This Roman arch marks the location of an ancient gate at one of the Seven Hills of Rome.

Its interior is adorned with some of the best examples of early Christian mosaics.

The crypts of Capuchin friars decorated with the bones of over 4,000 friars, including an entire "crypt of pelvises."

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

Ancient ruins hidden underneath a modern luxury hotel.

These artifacts were discovered during the construction of the airport, with some dating back to the Neolithic period.