Places GRH Wants to Go

A Nesting Doll of Churches.

A fortified medieval basilica on the Caelian Hill preserves extraordinary frescoes and one of Rome's most beautiful hidden cloisters.

This small Roman arch was transformed into a dwelling by the founder of the Trinitarian Order.

Its interior is adorned with some of the best examples of early Christian mosaics.

This Roman arch marks the location of an ancient gate at one of the Seven Hills of Rome.

An alchemist's “magic door” stands in the middle of a Roman park.

A freedman baker’s lavish tomb has a relief showing various stages of Roman bread making.

For more than a century, this hole-in-the-wall near Termini Station has been serving what some say is the greatest porchetta sandwich.

A monumental fountain in Rome features a large statue of Moses that has been criticized for centuries.

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

Inside this building is another country within Rome, a sovereign entity without a physical territory.

This basilica is dedicated to two saints, one of which is known more for his famous quote.

A hospital where antique dolls are given new life.

A modern sliver of architecture in Roma.

A fairy tale castle in modern Rome.

The Pope’s secret escape route.

One of Rome's most picturesque and original bridges was also a popular choice for Grand Tour artists.

When this 400-year-old fountain fell into disrepair, officials covered the mess up with what looks like a giant soup tureen.

The Italian revolutionary's legendary wife is portrayed on horseback waving a gun and holding her child in this memorial on the Janiculum.

More sculpture than building, this architecturally significant temple was built on the spot of Saint Peter's crucifixion.

Brass cobblestones mark the places where individual Holocaust victims were taken from their homes.

The only "Egyptian" pyramid in Europe and the legendary tomb of Remus.

For one of Rome’s finest renditions of cacio e pepe, head straight to this osteria.

Caligula's colossal pleasure ships, discovered by Mussolini only to be lost in flames.