Roman in Rome

A medieval tower, dating back to the 12th century, lingers in the Roman countryside.

A freedman baker’s lavish tomb has a relief showing various stages of Roman bread making.

A 15th-century monumental Latin inscription on this house celebrates Lorenzo Manilio's love for Rome.

A large replica of a monumental Roman inscription is located on the side of this museum.

This small church was constructed over the ruins of three temples dating to the Roman Republic.

According to local folklore, this Roman sepulcher was once a throne for the Devil.

This large, circular tomb is the final resting place of the first emperor of Rome.

This ancient market is often referred to as the oldest shopping mall in the world.

An ancient Roman temple first dedicated to an emperor's wife is now a church.

These hut foundations are believed to be the residence of Romulus, founder of Rome.

This is the oldest Roman-made bridge in the city still existing in its original state.

This one-of-a-kind Roman arch is not actually dedicated to the god Janus.

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

The remains of this 2nd-century Roman temple are incorporated into a modern building.

This small, ancient Roman temple was once a church dedicated to the patron saint of penitents.

In the early Roman Empire, people deemed traitors and criminals were tossed to their deaths from this rock.