Small on the outside, big on the inside, this church is an astonishing act of visual deception.

The secret medieval communication system will whisk your words above the noise of the crowd.

This giant middle finger statue sends an unambiguous message to Italy's bankers.

One of several skulls claiming to belong to the beheaded St. John the Baptist is on display at this Roman church.

This medieval church in Rome was almost destroyed following a terrorist attack in 1993.

Harlequin costumes, signed scripts, and armor-wearing puppets.

A 15th-century monumental Latin inscription on this house celebrates Lorenzo Manilio's love for Rome.

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

Plaques on its facade commemorate the Tiber's most destructive deluges.

A rare example of a medieval house in Rome adorned with a melancholic inscription.

A statue representing a lost Roman profession that was vandalized for centuries.

An ancient Roman temple first dedicated to an emperor's wife is now a church.

This statue is the only female representation of Rome's "talking statues."

This hidden alley near the location of Rome's first theater was the site of a curious miracle.

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

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

This ancient Roman arch misled treasure hunters for centuries.

An 18th century fountain and two columns are all that remains of Rome's forgotten river harbor.

A massive marble foot is tucked away in a small alley near the Pantheon.

This one-of-a-kind Roman arch is not actually dedicated to the god Janus.

The only remaining arch of the oldest stone bridge in Rome stands in the middle of the Tiber.

This small, ancient Roman temple was once a church dedicated to the patron saint of penitents.

The ruins of the largest gladiatorial school in Rome are largely hidden under modern streets.

This is the oldest Roman-made bridge in the city still existing in its original state.