Rome, Italy
Temple of Hercules Victor
This curious, round temple is the oldest still-standing marble building in Rome.
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Rome, Italy
This curious, round temple is the oldest still-standing marble building in Rome.
Rome, Italy
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
More sculpture than building, this architecturally significant temple was built on the spot of Saint Peter's crucifixion.
Rome, Italy
A huge enchanting public park just outside the ancient walls of Rome.
Rome, Italy
A magnificent waterfall is also home to the remains of a Roman hydraulic engineering system.
Rome, Italy
This Roman arch marks the location of an ancient gate at one of the Seven Hills of Rome.
Rome, Italy
An abandoned Roman salami factory has found new life as an art space home to 200 squatters.
Rome, Italy
This large, circular tomb is the final resting place of the first emperor of Rome.
Rome, Italy
One of several skulls claiming to belong to the beheaded St. John the Baptist is on display at this Roman church.
Rome, Italy
One of the most important yet well-hidden museums dedicated to the history of medicine.
Rome, Italy
A forgotten "city of water" underneath the famous Trevi district.
Rome, Italy
Jesus' footprints and the first catacombs in the world.
Rome, Italy
The final resting place of the poets Shelley and Keats.
Rome, Italy
At the crypt of St. Mary of Eulogies and the Dead you are left alone to ponder mortality among piles of skulls.
Rome, Italy
The skull of the patron saint of lovers lies in the Basilica di Santa Maria in Cosmedin—maybe.
Rome, Italy
The underground sanctuary of a mysterious ancient cult.
Rome, Italy
The only "Egyptian" pyramid in Europe and the legendary tomb of Remus.
Rome, Italy
This hidden Art Nouveau courtyard is an opulent feast for the eyes.
Rome, Italy
Hundreds of lucky felines haunt the ruins where Caesar was murdered.
Rome, Italy
Inside this McDonald's you can dine on your Big Mac and fries next to a 2,500-year-old Roman wall.
Rome, Italy
An alchemist's “magic door” stands in the middle of a Roman park.
Bordeaux, France
These gardens whisk you away to Japan and Morocco—without leaving Bordeaux.
Bordeaux, France
Lady Liberty's original designer installed a little clone in this French fountain.
Paris, France
A Belle Epoque bordello turned into a themed love hotel.