Places archampion Wants to Go

Remnants of a 4th-century church with vivid medieval frescoes and ancient sarcophagi hide beneath this old basilica.

This gallery commissioned by Cardinal Spada is known for its magnificent optical illusion.

Stone memorial that's said to predict the death of the pope and the site of the Cadaver Synod.

The only remaining arch of the oldest stone bridge in Rome stands in the middle of the Tiber.

The "Great Sewer" of ancient Rome is one of the oldest sewer systems in the world, and is still in use.

The skull of the patron saint of lovers lies in the Basilica di Santa Maria in Cosmedin—maybe.

This curious, round temple is the oldest still-standing marble building in Rome.

Charles Dickens was not a fan of the ghastly wall dressings in this 6th century church.

The underground sanctuary of a mysterious ancient cult.

A collection of objects supposedly singed by the hands of souls in purgatory.

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

The yawning maw of this pagan visage is said to bite off the hands of liars.

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

This small church was constructed over the ruins of three temples dating to the Roman Republic.

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

This ancient Roman arch misled treasure hunters for centuries.

Architectureal fantasy quarter of Rome.

These hut foundations are believed to be the residence of Romulus, founder of Rome.

This large, circular tomb is the final resting place of the first emperor of Rome.

A fortified medieval basilica on the Caelian Hill preserves extraordinary frescoes and one of Rome's most beautiful hidden cloisters.

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

Plaques on its facade commemorate the Tiber's most destructive deluges.

A deep mark on the remains of a Roman temple, believed to be left by a legendary warrior.

This basilica is dedicated to two saints, one of which is known more for his famous quote.