This park on the outskirts of Rome boasts two ancient Roman aqueducts and a medieval tower.

A master of trompe-l'oeil creates a stunning, tourist-fooling dome out of a flat ceiling.

A detailed pachyderm supports Rome's smallest Egyptian obelisk.

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

Hundreds of lucky felines haunt the ruins where Caesar was murdered.

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

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

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

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

Charles Dickens was not a fan of the ghastly wall dressings in this 6th century church.

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

The best preserved Paleochristian basilica in Rome hides a number of oddities and secrets.

The charred, dead skeleton of an oak tree is said to have consoled a dying 16th-century Italian poet.

Among the busts of heroes of the Roman Republic of 1849, there is also a statue of a boy and his dog.

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

An 11th-century runestone decorates the halls of Terminal 2 of this Scandinavian travel hub.

The Guardian of Tallinn.

A menacing statue of this mythical creature can be seen at the legendary site of the monster's lair.

The last king of Poland was interred in this church nearly 200 years after his death.

Hundreds of notes give thanks to the patron saint of lost causes.

After the famous composer died in Paris, his sister snuck his heart out of the country to honor his wish that it be buried in their native country.

This Polish cave has housed a dragon, a brothel, and an enduring legend.

This beautiful 19th-century temple stands atop the ruins of its predecessor.

Go surfing on this urban wave, "hacked" by local surfers.