Romans built the world's tallest artificial waterfall in 271 BC.

A 16th-century horror show built in a lovely Italian garden.

Ruins of a 10th century church tucked away deep in a botanical garden.

Medieval town turned hippie commune, once home to the secret foreskin of Jesus Christ.

A secret hatch containing two parchments was discovered in this statue over 40 years after its installation.

2300-year-old Roman road connecting the empire.

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

Architectureal fantasy quarter of Rome.

Rome's semi-secret peephole vista is also a former Crusader stronghold.

This ritzy Italian market is built around a statue of an unforgiven heretic who was burned for his belief in an endless universe.

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

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

A Nesting Doll of Churches.

An alchemist's "magic door" stands in the middle of a Roman park.

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