Ancient snack bar of the Roman Empire re-opened.

Before it was buried by volcanic ash, this fast-food restaurant fed the hungry hordes of ancient Rome.

The once forbidden "secret cabinet" of erotic art from excavations of Pompeii and Herculaneum.

This shining multicolored metro station deep under Naples is said to be the most beautiful in Europe.

In a city that boasts four separate inclined cable railways, this is one of the busiest funicular lines in the world.

More sculpture than building, this architecturally significant temple was built on the spot of Saint Peter's crucifixion.

Historic fortifications form the boundary of Vatican City, but it’s not entirely surrounded by walls.

Breathtaking and huge 430 year old maps of Italy.

Since 1999, this gelateria founded by a string instrument maker has been turning out some of Rome’s best scoops.

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

This ancient market is often referred to as the oldest shopping mall in the world.

The yawning maw of this pagan visage is said to bite off the hands of liars.

Stone memorial that's said to predict the death of the pope and the site of the Cadaver Synod.

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

Rome’s legendary peephole vista is also a former Crusader stronghold.

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

The final resting place of the poets Shelley and Keats.

2300-year-old Roman road connecting the empire.

Jesus' footprints and the first catacombs in the world.

Go inside to really appreciate this 500-year-old technological masterpiece.

Two stone columns flank the grand Venice square, but there were supposed to be three.

The small peaceful island off the Venice tourist circuit is where the city began more than 1,500 years ago.

Stare out over the lagoon and beyond from this 10th-century campanile on the island where the city of Venice began.

This community on a small Venetian island has taken to painting their houses in bright neon hues.