Known for centuries as the famous Roman emperor's burial place, this monument is actually something else.

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

Ever hear of the Milazzo Cage?

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

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

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

This ancient Roman prison is decorated with an upside-down cross not as blasphemy but as saintly tribute.

The Pope’s secret escape route.

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

One of several skulls claiming to belong to the beheaded St. John the Baptist is on display at this Roman church.

A fairy tale castle in modern Rome.

Jesus' footprints and the first catacombs in the world.

2300-year-old Roman road connecting the empire.

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

This hidden Art Nouveau courtyard is an opulent feast for the eyes.

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

This museum is rotten with a century of wax medical deformities.

Secret refuge and museum of the Duke of Florence.

This private skyway is filled with art and was expanded explicitly so that Hitler could appreciate a river.

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

The famous sculptor left his mark on this Italian wall in an internationally protected example of street art.

The middle finger of modernity.

Drink wine handed out through a window as part of an age-old tradition.

The mummified relic of St. Antoninus.