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

This medieval city gate is now a blend of the past and the modern world.

In the past, Renaissance sex workers were encouraged to entice customers on this bridge.

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

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

It’s said this crypt was the setting for the tragic finale of the Shakespeare play.

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

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

This one-of-a-kind Roman arch is not actually dedicated to the god Janus.

The final resting place of the poets Shelley and Keats.

A whale rib was used to advertise the store by the arch that offered exotic goods from far away.

Pilgrimage site for star-crossed lovers.

This medieval castle was reconstructed by Carlo Scarpa.

This giant middle finger statue sends an unambiguous message to Italy's bankers.

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

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

This Venice bookstore has resigned itself to constant flooding by keeping its books in bathtubs and boats.

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

A Nesting Doll of Churches.

A mysterious chasm in the heart of the ancient Roman Forum, the Lacus Curtius was once believed to be a gateway to hell.

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

These hut foundations are believed to be the residence of Romulus, founder of Rome.

This Roman statue is missing a limb from when the Venetians stole it from Constantinople during the Crusades.

This strange bovine gargoyle is said to have been put in as a passive aggressive form of revenge.