Naples, Italy
Gaiola Island
This magical-looking island is notorious for the misfortunes suffered by its owners.
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Naples, Italy
Toledo Art Station
This shining multicolored metro station deep under Naples is said to be the most beautiful in Europe.
Naples, Italy
Bourbon Tunnel
Dug as a secret royal escape route, the tunnel became a wartime bomb shelter and dumping ground for vintage cars.
Naples, Italy
Naples Underground
A labyrinth of ancient tunnels hidden below the city holds the ruins of 2,500 years of history.
Permanently Closed
Rome, Italy
The Criminology Museum
Ever hear of the Milazzo Cage?
Rome, Italy
Garum Biblioteca e Museo Della Cucina
Rome is now home to a stunning food museum and library.
Rome, Italy
Sedia del Diavolo
According to local folklore, this Roman sepulcher was once a throne for the Devil.
Rome, Italy
Piè di Marmo (Marble Foot)
A massive marble foot is tucked away in a small alley near the Pantheon.
Rome, Italy
Bunker Soratte
Hidden within this iconic mountain are a set of World War II bunkers once used by German forces.
Rome, Italy
The Water Clock
This hydrochronometer was invented by a Dominican monk and is a prime feature in this garden.
Rome, Italy
Pons Fabricius
This is the oldest Roman-made bridge in the city still existing in its original state.
Rome, Italy
Vespa Museum
This subterranean shrine beneath a bike rental store celebrates the iconic Italian scooter.
Rome, Italy
Cinecittà
The studio built by fascists in the hopes of "reviving the film industry" with the occasional propaganda film opportunity thrown in.
Rome, Italy
Mussolini's Balcony
The spot where the fascist dictator made some of his most famous speeches including declaring war on Britain and France.
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.
Rome, Italy
Passetto di Borgo
The Pope’s secret escape route.
Rome, Italy
The Catacombs of San Sebastian
Jesus' footprints and the first catacombs in the world.
Rome, Italy
Zuccari Palace
Architectural monsters are devouring this palace's every door and window.
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
Via Appia
2300-year-old Roman road connecting the empire.
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
Santa Maria della Concezione Crypts
The crypts of Capuchin friars decorated with the bones of over 4,000 friars, including an entire "crypt of pelvises."
Rome, Italy
Porta Alchemica
An alchemist's “magic door” stands in the middle of a Roman park.
