A 131-year-old wunderkammer of Texas history.

This Indianapolis landmark offers a secret panoramic view of the city. 

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

A small cell adjacent to this church was once the bedroom for a renowned saint.

This statue is the only female representation of Rome's "talking statues."

Romans decided this 16th-century "talking statue" was so ugly, they named it after a primate.

This subterranean shrine beneath a bike rental store celebrates the iconic Italian scooter.

Gods clash with machines in a power plant regenerated as a museum.

The mystic whose incorrupt corpse still attracts the faithful.

This ancient Roman prison is decorated with an upside-down cross not as blasphemy but as saintly tribute.

A Nesting Doll of Churches.

Inside this mountain lies several kilometers of breathtaking caves.

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

A monumental fountain in Rome features a large statue of Moses that has been criticized for centuries.

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

This basilica is dedicated to two saints, one of which is known more for his famous quote.

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

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

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

This Italian stadium makes liberal use of fascist statuary to evoke classical sporting arenas.

A detailed pachyderm supports Rome's smallest Egyptian obelisk.

A treasure trove of Renaissance-era funerary art in a Roman church built on top of Nero's grave.

The studio built by fascists in the hopes of "reviving the film industry" with the occasional propaganda film opportunity thrown in.

The spot where the fascist dictator made some of his most famous speeches including declaring war on Britain and France.