These spartan apartments are provided to clergymen visiting Vatican City.

The engineering wonder and pleasure dome of a much-maligned emperor still holds undiscovered secrets.

A rather vulgar example of the transition from Latin to the Italian vernacular.

A Nesting Doll of Churches.

A modern sliver of architecture in Roma.

This Italian stadium makes liberal use of fascist statuary to evoke classical sporting arenas.

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

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

A fairy tale castle in modern Rome.

A mysterious chasm in the heart of the ancient Roman Forum, the Lacus Curtius was once believed to be a gateway to hell.

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

Also known as the Square Colosseum, this building is a prime example of fascist-era rationalist architecture.

Architectureal fantasy quarter of Rome.

One of Catholicism's four major basilicas has a series of papal portraits that are said to predict the end of the world.

This hill made entirely of ancient Roman jars was simply a garbage dump to the people of the time.

This historic recreationist school churns out warriors that may very well have had a fighting chance in Rome's pits of the day.

An unremarkable wooden wheel built into the side of one of Rome's oldest hospitals was part of a policy to reduce infant exposure.

The Pope’s secret escape route.

A collection of objects supposedly singed by the hands of souls in purgatory.

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

A hospital where antique dolls are given new life.

A large replica of a monumental Roman inscription is located on the side of this museum.

This large, circular tomb is the final resting place of the first emperor of Rome.

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