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

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

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

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

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

Plaques on its facade commemorate the Tiber's most destructive deluges.

A detailed pachyderm supports Rome's smallest Egyptian obelisk.

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

This hydrochronometer was invented by a Dominican monk and is a prime feature in this garden.

The crypts of Capuchin friars decorated with the bones of over 4,000 friars, including an entire "crypt of pelvises."

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

Museum dedicated to literary greats of the Romantic Period is also the home in which Keats met his untimely end.

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

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

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

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

This large, circular tomb is the final resting place of the first emperor of Rome.

A collection of objects supposedly singed by the hands of souls in purgatory.

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

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

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

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

Ever hear of the Milazzo Cage?

An unremarkable wooden wheel built into the side of one of Rome's oldest hospitals was part of a policy to reduce infant exposure.