Rome, Italy
Arch of the Argentarii
This ancient Roman arch misled treasure hunters for centuries.
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Rome, Italy
Fontana dell'Acqua Felice
A monumental fountain in Rome features a large statue of Moses that has been criticized for centuries.
Rome, Italy
Piè di Marmo (Marble Foot)
A massive marble foot is tucked away in a small alley near the Pantheon.
Rome, Italy
Elephant and Obelisk
A detailed pachyderm supports Rome's smallest Egyptian obelisk.
Rome, Italy
Cappella di San Zenone (Chapel of Saint Zeno)
Its interior is adorned with some of the best examples of early Christian mosaics.
Rome, Italy
Ludus Magnus
The ruins of the largest gladiatorial school in Rome are largely hidden under modern streets.
Rome, Italy
Palazzo Naiadi Roman Baths
Ancient ruins hidden underneath a modern luxury hotel.
Rome, Italy
Pons Fabricius
This is the oldest Roman-made bridge in the city still existing in its original state.
Permanently Closed
Rome, Italy
The Sacconi Rossi Crypt
A burial vault located under Tiber Island in the middle of the Italian capital.
Rome, Italy
Basilica of Santa Sabina
The best preserved Paleochristian basilica in Rome hides a number of oddities and secrets.
Rome, Italy
Mercatus Traiani (Trajan's Market)
This ancient market is often referred to as the oldest shopping mall in the world.
Rome, Italy
Lacus Curtius
A mysterious chasm in the heart of the ancient Roman Forum, the Lacus Curtius was once believed to be a gateway to hell.
Rome, Italy
Tempietto at San Pietro in Montorio
More sculpture than building, this architecturally significant temple was built on the spot of Saint Peter's crucifixion.
Rome, Italy
Basilica di San Clemente
A Nesting Doll of Churches.
Rome, Italy
Vicus Caprarius
A forgotten "city of water" underneath the famous Trevi district.
Rome, Italy
Campo de Fiori
This ritzy Italian market is built around a statue of an unforgiven heretic who was burned for his belief in an endless universe.
Rome, Italy
Zuccari Palace
Architectural monsters are devouring this palace's every door and window.
Rome, Italy
The Dome Illusion
A master of trompe-l'oeil creates a stunning, tourist-fooling dome out of a flat ceiling.
Rome, Italy
The Aventine Keyhole
Rome’s legendary peephole vista is also a former Crusader stronghold.
Rome, Italy
The Mouth of Truth
The yawning maw of this pagan visage is said to bite off the hands of liars.
Pavia, Italy
The Views of Pavia
These 500-year-old frescoes depict the city in its glory days.
Pisa, Italy
'Tuttomondo'
A local student's chance encounter with Keith Haring led to the creation of one of Europe's largest murals.
Lanzo D'intelvi, Italy
Balcony of Italy (Balcone d'Italia)
The Sighignola summit on the Swiss border offers views so breathtaking it's been named one of the most beautiful places in Italy.
Torba, Italy
Faceless Nuns of the Torba Monastery
An unsettling painting of three faceless sisters that is surrounded by history and legend.
