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Located in a small room next to a church, this eerie museum displays objects and photos of objects said to show traces of apparitions who reside in Purgatory.
Built in the 6th century BC to repel invaders, a small portion of this wall remains today next to the entrance of the Termini station.
You can get some of the best ice cream in town at this popular Rome shop.
Domitian of Rome (51-96AD,) who had a distrustful nature and lived in constant fear of conspiracies, built a palace whose pillars are made of white reflective marble so that he could see what was going on behind him at all times.
A series of underground passages containing the tombs of the early Christians.
Ruins of a magnificent monument to Trajan (A.D. 98-117) that now lies 16 feet below modern street level.
Dating from the 1st century BC, this well-preserved ruin on Rome's Palatine is one of the houses where Augustus and his wife, Livia, lived.
Today's Piazza Navona bears the ancient shape of this stadium, which was reconstructed in 86 AD and seated more than 20,000 spectators.
On Rome's Palatine can visitors view the relics of the Palace including a wide stadium once used for games and races.
Built as a mausoleum for Teodora, mother of Pasquale I, this structure reflects a strong Byzantine influence where the walls and vaulted ceiling are entirely decorated with golden mosaics.
This open market has just about everything under the sun from antiques and clothing to appliances and shoes.
Starting at the Comitium in front of the house of the Senate, this long and very straight street runs through Rome and leaves the city over the Milvian Bridge, made famous in 312 AD by a battle for the Roman Empire.
Travel to cities older than Rome along the Via Tiberina, a scenic route from the city that follows the Tiber River in a northeast direction.
For some chilling sightseeing, visit The Museum of the Souls of Purgatory, housed in one small room next to the Church of the Sacred Heart of Sufferance, which displays objects and photos showing traces of apparitions made by various souls residing in Purgatory.
This is a restful square dominated by the town hall and its tower topped with dovetailed embattlements.