Places rosetatarsky Wants to Go

Ancient catacombs form the foundation for this Rococo orgy of a church.

A hidden three-foot-wide house separates these two regal churches.

This restored Portuguese cafe may well be the most beautiful place in the world to grab a Big Mac.

One of the most beautiful bookstores in the world hides a neo-Gothic interior behind an art nouveau facade.

A wunderkammer of curious objects and intriguing art nestled within a hub of ancient Roman sites.

Ever hear of the Milazzo Cage?

An enigmatic modern marker left next to a historic Roman site.

Harlequin costumes, signed scripts, and armor-wearing puppets.

This delightful little museum is dedicated to only one thing: pasta.

A medieval tower, dating back to the 12th century, lingers in the Roman countryside.

When this 400-year-old fountain fell into disrepair, officials covered the mess up with what looks like a giant soup tureen.

Nicknamed “The Mushroom,” this unique water tower has been featured in several iconic movie scenes.

An expansive collection donated by an heirless nobleman formed this admission-free civic museum.

A literary park dedicated to the memory of a filmmaker, writer, and intellectual who was killed in 1975.

A 15th-century monumental Latin inscription on this house celebrates Lorenzo Manilio's love for Rome.

A freedman baker’s lavish tomb has a relief showing various stages of Roman bread making.

A small but very fascinating fountain in the center of Rome with four books and a deer carved.

This room of wonder is full of relics, from knights in armor to rare works of art.

A large replica of a monumental Roman inscription is located on the side of this museum.

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

An ancient Egyptian obelisk is now used to commemorate fallen Italian soldiers.

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

The meaning behind this triumphal Roman arch was a mystery until the early 20th century.

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