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Edinburgh, Scotland

John Knox House

This charming old building's loose connection with the Scottish Reformer is what saved it from demolition after it split apart.
Added by Rachel Gould
Edinburgh, Scotland

St Giles' Cathedral Thistle Chapel

The 20th-century chapel’s intricate woodwork includes amazing details, most notably angels playing bagpipes.
Kerry Wolfe Added by Kerry Wolfe
Grangemouth, Scotland

The Kelpies

The heads of two giant mythological water horses honor Scotland's horselord past.
Added by hartifax
Rome, Italy

Palazzo Naiadi Roman Baths

Ancient ruins hidden underneath a modern luxury hotel.
Added by dombrunaccioni
Rome, Italy

The Sweating Cenotaph at the Archbasilica San Giovanni in Laterano

Stone memorial that's said to predict the death of the pope and the site of the Cadaver Synod.
CadaverFormosus Added by CadaverFormosus
Rome, Italy

Porta Alchemica

An alchemist's "magic door" stands in the middle of a Roman park.
Added by athomio
Rome, Italy

Ludus Magnus

The ruins of the largest gladiatorial school in Rome are largely hidden under modern streets.
Fred Cherrygarden Added by Fred Cherrygarden
Rome, Italy

Arch of Janus

This one-of-a-kind Roman arch is not actually dedicated to the god Janus.
StepYoshi Added by StepYoshi
Rome, Italy

St. Valentine's Skull

The skull of the patron saint of lovers lies in the Basilica di Santa Maria in Cosmedin—maybe.
Annetta Black Added by Annetta Black
Rome, Italy

The Mouth of Truth

The yawning maw of this pagan visage is said to bite off the hands of liars.
EricGrundhauser Added by EricGrundhauser
Rome, Italy

Temple of Portunus

This small, ancient Roman temple was once a church dedicated to the patron saint of penitents.
StepYoshi Added by StepYoshi
Rome, Italy

Temple of Hercules Victor

This curious, round temple is the oldest still-standing marble building in Rome.
StepYoshi Added by StepYoshi
Rome, Italy

Passetto di Borgo

The Pope’s secret escape route.
Annetta Black Added by Annetta Black
Rome, Italy

Quartiere Coppedè

Architectureal fantasy quarter of Rome.
Added by athomio
Rome, Italy

Casina delle Civette

A fairy tale castle in modern Rome.
Added by athomio
Rome, Italy

Mercatus Traiani (Trajan's Market)

This ancient market is often referred to as the oldest shopping mall in the world.
Fred Cherrygarden Added by Fred Cherrygarden
Rome, Italy

Mussolini's Balcony

The spot where the fascist dictator made some of his most famous speeches including declaring war on Britain and France.
Dr Alan P Newman Added by Dr Alan P Newman
Rome, Italy

Durandal's Mark

A deep mark on the remains of a Roman temple, believed to be left by a legendary warrior.
LatiumMirabile Added by LatiumMirabile
Rome, Italy

Parish Church of Santa Maria del Popolo

A treasure trove of Renaissance-era funerary art in a Roman church built on top of Nero's grave.
TheMacabreNBold Added by TheMacabreNBold
Vatican City

Vatican Necropolis

Hidden beneath the famous St. Peter's Basilica is a veritable city of the dead that may hold the remains of St. Peter himself.
danielrthorne Added by danielrthorne
Vatican City

Vatican City Walls

Historic fortifications form the boundary of Vatican City, but it’s not entirely surrounded by walls.
Tony Dunnell Added by Tony Dunnell
Vatican City

Gallery of Maps - Galleria delle Carte Geografiche

Breathtaking and huge 430 year old maps of Italy.
Annetta Black Added by Annetta Black
Rome, Italy

Il Tempio di Adriano (Temple of Hadrian)

The remains of this 2nd-century Roman temple are incorporated into a modern building.
StepYoshi Added by StepYoshi
Rome, Italy

Elephant and Obelisk

A detailed pachyderm supports Rome's smallest Egyptian obelisk.
Luis Morato Added by Luis Morato