According to tradition this is the oldest church in Venice, but its actual age is a mystery.

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

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

This bustling Italian plaza is built on the ruins of an ancient Roman amphitheater.

Fortified medieval tower house with lovely roof garden.

Two stone columns flank the grand Venice square, but there were supposed to be three.

This amazingly well-preserved villa just outside Pompeii boasts rare examples of ancient Roman paintings.

Every day is like Christmas on this street where the traditional Neapolitan nativity scene comes to life.

The walls and streets of the ancient city are peppered with penises.

Beautiful views and Roman-style statues on the Italian coast.

Thousand-year-old Viking runes adorn an ancient Greek lion at the entrance to the Venetian Arsenal.

Those who own or stay at this 500-year-old, allegedly cursed house often meet terrible fates.

These medieval skyscrapers dominate the skyline of this small Tuscan town.

A huge enchanting public park just outside the ancient walls of Rome.

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

Ancient snack bar of the Roman Empire re-opened.

Erotic art covers the walls of the largest ancient pleasure palace.

Medieval torture techniques with a modern conscience.

This bronze boar's snout has been rubbed to a golden sheen by visitors seeking good fortune.

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

This medieval Italian town is a sheer (and beautiful) cliffside defense.

This palatial spiral staircase was so unusual the name "snail" was given to the noble family who built it.

The last moments of the ill-fated Pompeiians, frozen forever in plaster.

Venice's "Island of the Mad."