Places Edited by diffendale

One of the world's best-preserved Roman amphitheaters is also one of the most unusual; it's made of black volcanic rock.

An expansive collection donated by an heirless nobleman formed this admission-free civic museum.

An ancient Roman snake god, carved expertly into stone.

Wandering this ancient burial place offers a glimpse of the afterlife in the fresco-adorned tombs of an ancient Etruscan civilization.

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

According to local folklore, this Roman sepulcher was once a throne for the Devil.

The tomb of the mythological founder of Padua is not hidden in some obscure crypt, but stands right in the middle of the city square.

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

This Pennsylvania cave holds evidence of the oldest known inhabitants of North America.

Architectural monsters are devouring this palace's every door and window.

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

Cretean quarry suggests real-life site for ancient Greek myth of the man-eating Minotaur in his labyrinth.

Architectureal fantasy quarter of Rome.