Ercolano, Italy
House of the Wooden Partition
Well-preserved, still-functional sliding wood doors from Ancient Rome can be found in this Vesuvius-stricken house.
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Ercolano, Italy
Well-preserved, still-functional sliding wood doors from Ancient Rome can be found in this Vesuvius-stricken house.
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Also known as the Temple of Poseidon, this is one of the best-preserved Greek temples in the world.
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The only visible remains of this ancient Greek underground temple is its roof protruding from the earth.
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A tree that defies gravity grows in an ancient ruin.
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This whimsical fountain depicts a winged siren shooting water out of her nipples into the fires of Mount Vesuvius.
Naples, Italy
This medieval city gate is now a blend of the past and the modern world.
Naples, Italy
This Neapolitan exhibition hall grants weird and wonderful insight into the intricacies of human biology.
Naples, Italy
An eerie, little-known Neapolitan museum filled with preserved human remains.
Naples, Italy
The Neapolitan Cult of the Dead still cares for the skulls at this mini-Fontanelle.
Naples, Italy
These "anatomical machines" are only one of the many strange items in this Italian crypt.
Naples, Italy
The once forbidden "secret cabinet" of erotic art from excavations of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Rome, Italy
This room of wonder is full of relics, from knights in armor to rare works of art.
Rome, Italy
An oasis of beauty, tranquility and botanical research in the middle of Rome.
Rome, Italy
The only remaining arch of the oldest stone bridge in Rome stands in the middle of the Tiber.
Rome, Italy
A detailed pachyderm supports Rome's smallest Egyptian obelisk.
Rome, Italy
This is the oldest Roman-made bridge in the city still existing in its original state.
Rome, Italy
This curious, round temple is the oldest still-standing marble building in Rome.
Rome, Italy
This Roman arch marks the location of an ancient gate at one of the Seven Hills of Rome.
Rome, Italy
Architectural monsters are devouring this palace's every door and window.
Rome, Italy
The yawning maw of this pagan visage is said to bite off the hands of liars.
Rome, Italy
This hidden Art Nouveau courtyard is an opulent feast for the eyes.
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A small museum celebrating the work of a Mississippi artist who had a unique connection with the natural world.
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This humble hole-in-the-wall is home to an incredible pig ear sandwich and serious civil rights history.
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In the mid-20th century, a tamale-slinging juke joint attracted a diverse clientele in the Mississippi Delta.