The spot where the fascist dictator made some of his most famous speeches including declaring war on Britain and France.

A mysterious chasm in the heart of the ancient Roman Forum, the Lacus Curtius was once believed to be a gateway to hell.

A detailed pachyderm supports Rome's smallest Egyptian obelisk.

The ruins of the largest gladiatorial school in Rome are largely hidden under modern streets.

This subterranean shrine beneath a bike rental store celebrates the iconic Italian scooter.

In the early Roman Empire, people deemed traitors and criminals were tossed to their deaths from this rock.

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

Romans decided this 16th-century "talking statue" was so ugly, they named it after a primate.

Rome's first modern graffito is all that is left of a peaceful protest from the 1970s.

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

These hut foundations are believed to be the residence of Romulus, founder of Rome.

This one-of-a-kind Roman arch is not actually dedicated to the god Janus.

An 18th century fountain and two columns are all that remains of Rome's forgotten river harbor.

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

This basilica is dedicated to two saints, one of which is known more for his famous quote.

A monumental fountain in Rome features a large statue of Moses that has been criticized for centuries.

A deep mark on the remains of a Roman temple, believed to be left by a legendary warrior.

A statue representing a lost Roman profession that was vandalized for centuries.

A sculpture serving as an homage to Pope John Paul II.

Believed to be the remains of the lost Temple of Minerva, this nymphaeum has been known by its misnomer to this day.

An ancient Roman temple first dedicated to an emperor's wife is now a church.

This statue is the only female representation of Rome's "talking statues."

The remains of this 2nd-century Roman temple are incorporated into a modern building.

Inside this building is another country within Rome, a sovereign entity without a physical territory.