Rome, Italy
The "Little London"
A modern sliver of architecture in Roma.
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Rome, Italy
Cloaca Maxima
The "Great Sewer" of ancient Rome is one of the oldest sewer systems in the world, and is still in use.
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Tempietto at San Pietro in Montorio
More sculpture than building, this architecturally significant temple was built on the spot of Saint Peter's crucifixion.
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Passetto di Borgo
The Pope’s secret escape route.
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Veii
Rome's ancient Etruscan rival, now a park full of ruins.
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Monte Testaccio
This hill made entirely of ancient Roman jars was simply a garbage dump to the people of the time.
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Natural Monument of Galeria Antica
An Italian ghost town that fought obscurity, until a mysterious illness brought it to its knees.
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Lacus Curtius
A mysterious chasm in the heart of the ancient Roman Forum, the Lacus Curtius was once believed to be a gateway to hell.
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Arch of Gallienus
This Roman arch marks the location of an ancient gate at one of the Seven Hills of Rome.
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The Head of St. John the Baptist at San Silvestro in Capite
One of several skulls claiming to belong to the beheaded St. John the Baptist is on display at this Roman church.
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Vigna Randanini
One of seven Jewish catacombs in Rome and one of only two open to the public.
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Mamertine Prison
This ancient Roman prison is decorated with an upside-down cross not as blasphemy but as saintly tribute.
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Meridian Line of the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels and the Martyrs
Installed in an act of one-upsmanship, the annual sundial in this church is also a symbolic victory for the Gregorian calendar.
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Campo de Fiori
This ritzy Italian market is built around a statue of an unforgiven heretic who was burned for his belief in an endless universe.
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Galleria Sciarra
This hidden Art Nouveau courtyard is an opulent feast for the eyes.
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Basilica di San Clemente
A Nesting Doll of Churches.
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Papal Hearts at Santi Vincenzo e Anastasio a Trevi
This former Roman Catholic Church still contains the embalmed hearts and organs of 22 popes.
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The Catacombs of San Sebastian
Jesus' footprints and the first catacombs in the world.
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Casina delle Civette
A fairy tale castle in modern Rome.
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The Protestant Cemetery
The final resting place of the poets Shelley and Keats.
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Domus Aurea
The engineering wonder and pleasure dome of a much-maligned emperor still holds undiscovered secrets.
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Zuccari Palace
Architectural monsters are devouring this palace's every door and window.
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St. Valentine's Skull
The skull of the patron saint of lovers lies in the Basilica di Santa Maria in Cosmedin—maybe.
Rome, Italy
Pyramid of Cestius
The only "Egyptian" pyramid in Europe and the legendary tomb of Remus.
