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.

When Pius XII ordered a thorough excavation of the area under the High Altar in St. Peter's Basilica, twisting stone passages were found leading to an ancient Roman necropolis, which contained chambers 10- to 15-feet wide with preserved frescoes and mosaics.

Originally known as Porta Appia built in 275 AD, this large keystone arch was renovated by various emperors and popes over the centuries, and today is considered one of the finest preserved of Rome’s gateways.

This is a restful square dominated by the town hall and its tower topped with dovetailed embattlements.

Built on the site of a pre-existing Roman mithreum, this small medieval church dates back to the Etruscan civilization, and is known for its walls that are covered with votive frescoes.

Within the Roman forum is the grave of Julius Caesar, which is within a wall of stone marked by a simple plaque.

This wall encircled early Rome in 753 BC and is one of Rome's top archaeological attractions on the Palatine.

This masterpiece shows St. Peter sitting bearded and dressed as a philosopher, with his left hand carrying keys, the right hand being raised in blessing.

In St. Peter's Chapel of the Sacrament is where Bernini's monument to Alexander VII is located.

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

A beautiful 16th century palace housing a world-famous collection of ancient Roman and Etruscan sculpture and artifacts.

This marble sculpture from the Baroque period is of Triton, the Sea God, which was carved by Giovanni Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680.)

Dating from the time of Augustus during the 1st century BC, the tomb of Cecilia Metella is located on the Appian Way, the more than two-millennia-old road that runs from Rome to Brinidisi.

Erected between 180 and 196, this marble monument celebrates the victories of the emperor Marcus Aurelius, which is in the form of a spiral with 190 internal steps.

Drop in after dark to this pub that serves spirits of all types to a sophisticated crowd.

This popular club features electric pop from early Bowie through the 1980s to New Wave and 2000's Future Pop sounds.

Well-known contemporary art gallery and studio in Rome.

Chain of elegant retail stores that offers branches in the most important metropolitan areas throughout Italy.

This circular temple located near the Tiber River is one of the first examples of marble architecture in Rome.

This served as the site of the Apostle Chancellory, the Pope's Offices, for several centuries.

A world-famous collection of masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio and Titian.

This popular club packs in crowds of party-lovers of all ages.

A shop specializing in silver and ceramic table and mantel pieces.

A small antique shop specializing in antique posters and prints.