Inside this building is another country within Rome, a sovereign entity without a physical territory.

Since 1999, this gelateria founded by a string instrument maker has been turning out some of Rome’s best scoops.

The first statue to be added to Saint Peter's Square in over 350 years is an ode to migrants and refugees around the world.

Crispy, cheesy rice balls—the Roman answer to arancini—take center stage here.

A small but very fascinating fountain in the center of Rome with four books and a deer carved.

Hundreds of lucky felines haunt the ruins where Caesar was murdered.

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

A Nesting Doll of Churches.

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

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.

An opulent monument built for a duke who donated his entire fortune to the city of Geneva.

The birthplace of a famous steak sauce still keeps its recipe a secret.

During the French annexation, 36 prisoners were executed using this device.

A memorial to a 19th-century composer who was known for driving crowds wild.

Where two rivers meet—but don’t mix.

This famous writer's tombstone is a literary pilgrimage site that was publicly defiled by a rival.

A modest grave marks the final resting place of one of the world's most influential religious figures.

One of the most historical literary characters continues to stroll his hometown.

On the side of a building, a depiction of the woman who became a local legend by tossing soup out her window.

This peaceful open space below Geneva's famous cathedral is full of art and history.

A rare, flower-shaped example of Brutalist architecture in Switzerland.

A statue of the Swiss cartoon character stands outside the school that inspired his creator.