Milan, Italy
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One of the world’s smallest bars, just 13 square feet, is brimming with speakeasy flair.
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Milan, Italy
One of the world’s smallest bars, just 13 square feet, is brimming with speakeasy flair.
Milan, Italy
This giant middle finger statue sends an unambiguous message to Italy's bankers.
Milan, Italy
An ossuary built in 1210 to collect bones from the Ospedale Maggiore of Milan.
Lucca, Italy
Fortified medieval tower house with lovely roof garden.
Rome, Italy
This medieval church in Rome was almost destroyed following a terrorist attack in 1993.
Rome, Italy
An ancient Egyptian obelisk is now used to commemorate fallen Italian soldiers.
Rome, Italy
Ever hear of the Milazzo Cage?
Rome, Italy
One of Rome's most picturesque and original bridges was also a popular choice for Grand Tour artists.
Rome, Italy
This hermitage celebrates the legend of Emperor Constantine's healing from leprosy.
Rome, Italy
This small Roman arch was transformed into a dwelling by the founder of the Trinitarian Order.
Rome, Italy
This hydrochronometer was invented by a Dominican monk and is a prime feature in this garden.
Rome, Italy
Believed to be the remains of the lost Temple of Minerva, this nymphaeum has been known by its misnomer to this day.
Rome, Italy
A monumental fountain in Rome features a large statue of Moses that has been criticized for centuries.
Rome, Italy
This small church was constructed over the ruins of three temples dating to the Roman Republic.
Rome, Italy
According to local folklore, this Roman sepulcher was once a throne for the Devil.
Rome, Italy
Hidden within this iconic mountain are a set of World War II bunkers once used by German forces.
Rome, Italy
The meaning behind this triumphal Roman arch was a mystery until the early 20th century.
Rome, Italy
This is the oldest Roman-made bridge in the city still existing in its original state.
Rome, Italy
The remains of this 2nd-century Roman temple are incorporated into a modern building.
Rome, Italy
A rare example of a medieval house in Rome adorned with a melancholic inscription.
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A colossal aqueduct from the second century B.C., deeply hidden in a gorge on the outskirts of Rome.
Rome, Italy
These hut foundations are believed to be the residence of Romulus, founder of Rome.
Rome, Italy
Legend has it that this bronze orb, which sat atop an ancient Egyptian obelisk, once held the ashes of Julius Caesar.
Rome, Italy
Known for centuries as the famous Roman emperor's burial place, this monument is actually something else.