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The most beautiful parts of the piazza are its three fountains which are surrounded by restaurants and terraces. Until the 19th century, every summer, the drains of the 3 fountains…

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Located in Vatican City, the universal headquarters of the Catholic Church and the Pope's residence. The Basilica is one of the largest buildings in the world and was commissioned by…

Although Villa d'Estate is incredible with every room's walls and ceilings decorated with beautiful frescoes, its gardens are the show stopper. Sculptures and over 500 fountains are architectural masterpieces. Pictured…

It appeals to the imagination as it also includes a sauna and steam room and communal restroom designed according to the standards of Hellenistic court culture with surroundings surpassing even…

In addition to Villa d' Estate, Tivoli has another palace, built by Emperor Hadrian between 126 and 134 AD. Hadrian's Villa includes a palace, seaside resort, libraries, staff quarters, a…

The clergy through the leadership of Pope Innocent in 15th century and later Pope Pius were responsible for a crusade to chisel the exposed penis of every Roman statue and…

It's almost 250,000 square feet and can hold 60,000 people making it the largest cathedral in the world. Prepare to leave with a pain in your neck from craning it…

Originally a market place, the Forum became the center of day to day life in Rome. Triumphal processions, elections, public speeches, criminal trials, gladiatorial matches, and commercial affairs all took…

These busts are located in the Chiaramonti Gallery of the Vatican Museum. Just about a week after I visited, an American was arrested for smashing two of these in an…