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

This hill made entirely of ancient Roman jars was simply a garbage dump to the people of the time.

The final resting place of the poets Shelley and Keats.

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

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

Hundreds of lucky felines haunt the ruins where Caesar was murdered.

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

This former Roman Catholic Church still contains the embalmed hearts and organs of 22 popes.

This hidden Art Nouveau courtyard is an opulent feast for the eyes.

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

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

Architectural monsters are devouring this palace's every door and window.

Inside this McDonald's you can dine on your Big Mac and fries next to a 2,500-year-old Roman wall.

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

This historic floating crane became an unlikely symbol of the port of Trieste.

One of the tallest lighthouses in the world also serves as a monument to the fallen of World War I.

Two bronze wolves atop this large rock honor the "Wolves of Tuscany" brigade of World War I.

This war memorial holds the remains of around 20,000 World War I soldiers from both sides of the conflict.

Inspired by the more famous Scrovegni Chapel, Cappella di San Giovanni contains several amazing frescoes.

The first passenger cable car in the world.

Europe’s oldest natural human mummy.

These caves are home to a small church and were used to age cheese.

These pillars at the main entrance of this church are actually a hidden musical instrument.

According to a local legend, this bridge was constructed by an astrologer with the help of the devil.