An iconic and eccentric bar for "Manouche" Jazz music keeps expanding its space—and its influence.

An off-the-beaten-path boutique stuffed with an eclectic collection of upcycled goods.

An enigmatic modern marker left next to a historic Roman site.

Ever hear of the Milazzo Cage?

This delightful little museum is dedicated to only one thing: pasta.

Among the busts of heroes of the Roman Republic of 1849, there is also a statue of a boy and his dog.

A 15th-century monumental Latin inscription on this house celebrates Lorenzo Manilio's love for Rome.

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

The Italian revolutionary's legendary wife is portrayed on horseback waving a gun and holding her child in this memorial on the Janiculum.

The charred, dead skeleton of an oak tree is said to have consoled a dying 16th-century Italian poet.

This small Roman arch was transformed into a dwelling by the founder of the Trinitarian Order.

An ancient Egyptian obelisk is now used to commemorate fallen Italian soldiers.

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

The meaning behind this triumphal Roman arch was a mystery until the early 20th century.

This hermitage celebrates the legend of Emperor Constantine's healing from leprosy.

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

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

Rome is now home to a stunning food museum and library.

A small cell adjacent to this church was once the bedroom for a renowned saint.

An 18th-century post box used to alert the church of sick and ailing foreign pilgrims.

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

One of Rome's most picturesque and original bridges was also a popular choice for Grand Tour artists.

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

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