Assisi, Italy
Temple of Minerva
What appears to be an ancient Roman temple is actually a Catholic church.
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Assisi, Italy
What appears to be an ancient Roman temple is actually a Catholic church.
Drogheda, Ireland
This Neolithic passage tomb forms part of a World Heritage Site.
Rome, Italy
A rare example of a medieval house in Rome adorned with a melancholic inscription.
Rome, Italy
This small Roman arch was transformed into a dwelling by the founder of the Trinitarian Order.
Rome, Italy
This small church was constructed over the ruins of three temples dating to the Roman Republic.
Athens, Greece
These ancient ruins hide in plain sight next to a dessert shop.
Rome, Italy
This gallery commissioned by Cardinal Spada is known for its magnificent optical illusion.
Naples, Italy
A special area of the National Archaeological Museum of Naples is located inside a metro station.
Rome, Italy
An ancient Egyptian obelisk is now used to commemorate fallen Italian soldiers.
Naples, Italy
A popular legend claims that the famous pizza was invented at a restaurant in this alley.
Nafplio, Greece
This church is dedicated to the patron saint of seafarers.
Rome, Italy
This ancient market is often referred to as the oldest shopping mall in the world.
Rieti, Italy
This ancient Roman bridge was a key feature of the ancient Via Salaria road.
Rome, Italy
This large, circular tomb is the final resting place of the first emperor of Rome.
Rome, Italy
A monumental fountain in Rome features a large statue of Moses that has been criticized for centuries.
Rome, Italy
An ancient Roman temple first dedicated to an emperor's wife is now a church.
Meknes, Morocco
Designed as a labyrinth, this subterranean prison was crafted without bars or doors.
Rome, Italy
This is the oldest Roman-made bridge in the city still existing in its original state.
Rome, Italy
These hut foundations are believed to be the residence of Romulus, founder of Rome.
Rome, Italy
This curious, round temple is the oldest still-standing marble building in Rome.
Rome, Italy
This one-of-a-kind Roman arch is not actually dedicated to the god Janus.
Rome, Italy
The remains of this 2nd-century Roman temple are incorporated into a modern building.
Rome, Italy
This small, ancient Roman temple was once a church dedicated to the patron saint of penitents.
Sulmona, Italy
The ruins of this temple were later chosen by Pope Celestine V to found an abbey and a hermitage.