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37.1832, -113.7069
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Busra, Syria
Black Amphitheater of Bosra
One of the world's best-preserved Roman amphitheaters is also one of the most unusual; it's made of black volcanic rock.
32.5177, 36.4814
Rome, Italy
Museo Barracco di Scultura Antica
An expansive collection donated by an heirless nobleman formed this admission-free civic museum.
41.8968, 12.4726
Constanța, Romania
Glykon
An ancient Roman snake god, carved expertly into stone.
44.1744, 28.6605
Tarquinia, Italy
Etruscan Necropolises of Tarquinia and Cerveteri
Wandering this ancient burial place offers a glimpse of the afterlife in the fresco-adorned tombs of an ancient Etruscan civilization.
42.2500, 11.7679
Rome, Italy
San Nicola in Carcere
This small church was constructed over the ruins of three temples dating to the Roman Republic.
41.8911, 12.4800
Rome, Italy
Sedia del Diavolo
According to local folklore, this Roman sepulcher was once a throne for the Devil.
41.9295, 12.5227
Padua, Italy
Tomb of Antenor
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.
45.4060, 11.8783
Rome, Italy
Torre Argentina (Roman Cat Sanctuary)
Hundreds of lucky felines haunt the ruins where Caesar was murdered.
41.8959, 12.4765
Avella, Pennsylvania
Meadowcroft Rockshelter
This Pennsylvania cave holds evidence of the oldest known inhabitants of North America.
40.2863, -80.4890
Rome, Italy
Zuccari Palace
Architectural monsters are devouring this palace's every door and window.
41.9051, 12.4844
Rome, Italy
St. Valentine's Skull
The skull of the patron saint of lovers lies in the Basilica di Santa Maria in Cosmedin—maybe.
41.8881, 12.4816
Moires, Greece
Labyrinthos Caves
Cretean quarry suggests real-life site for ancient Greek myth of the man-eating Minotaur in his labyrinth.
35.0804, 24.9205
Rome, Italy
Quartiere Coppedè
Architectureal fantasy quarter of Rome.
41.9187, 12.5024
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