When the ancient Romans built their temples, they often built a tall staircase to the front to protect the building from frequent floods of the Tiber River.  The Pantheon was no exception.  It's hard...

Built in 315AD and noted by its triple arches, this structure commemorates Constantine's victory over Maxentuis.

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The commercial, political and religious center of ancient Rome, which features the Arch of Septimus Severus, Temple of Saturn, Arch of Titus and the House of the Vestals.

This historical Jewish Ghetto dates back to 1555, when Pope Paul IV restricted all Jews to a small area of the city, which was then walled in. Today, the ghetto has wonderful eating places with cross-cultural dishes, and a beautiful synagogue with a small museum inside.

Constructed between 1110 and 1130, this church of San Clemente is not one, but three churches built one above the other, with ruins dating from the earliest Christian times.

One of the most historically significant monuments of Rome, this structure was started in 135AD as a mausoleum for emperor Hadrian, then turned into a fortress and a refuge of the Popes during the citizens battles.

Picture more than 300,000 Roman spectators cheering chariot races inside this huge Roman circus, which was built to entertain emperors during the time of Imperial Rome.

This palace was built by Gregory XIII in 1574 as a summer residence, which serves today as the residence of Italy's president.

Known as Casina Rosa, this small museum is devoted to the authors' works and memorabilia.

One of seven pilgrimage basilicas in the world, this church was founded in 432 AD and is where the famous architect Bernini is buried.

This 5th-century church features Michelangelo's sculpture of Moses that adorns the incomplete tomb of Pope Julius II.