The skull of the patron saint of lovers lies in the Basilica di Santa Maria in Cosmedin—maybe.

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

This small church was constructed over the ruins of three temples dating to the Roman Republic.

Architectureal fantasy quarter of Rome.

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

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

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

A detailed pachyderm supports Rome's smallest Egyptian obelisk.

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

Legend has it that this bronze orb, which sat atop an ancient Egyptian obelisk, once held the ashes of Julius Caesar.

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

A Nesting Doll of Churches.

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

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

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

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

This Roman arch marks the location of an ancient gate at one of the Seven Hills of Rome.

Its interior is adorned with some of the best examples of early Christian mosaics.

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

The martyr's wax-enhanced skeletal remains lie preserved in a glass case in the Santa Maria della Vittoria in Rome.

Ancient ruins hidden underneath a modern luxury hotel.

The final resting place of two members of the infamous Doan gang, notorious outlaws and Revolutionary War Loyalists.

Built by the patriotic residents of Boonsboro in a single day.

The headquarters of the Fraternitas Rosae Crucis, complete with Rosicrucian pyramids, all in the Pennsylvania woods.