Roman towns were laid out in a grid-like ... Arches - the Romans were famous for building arches, a form they had copied from the Etruscans. Arches were used in many ways: for windows and doorways ...

But you might bump into them far from New York or Rome. All around the world, copies of famous buildings, statues and other monuments have been built – BBC Bitesize explores four of them.

It leads participants through the labyrinthine alleys and byways of Rome, each uncovering layers of history and tales of yore that are often overshadowed by the city's more famous attractions.

Once at the top, visitors will be able to spot some of Rome's most famous buildings, including St. Peter's Basilica and the Altare della Patria. Interestingly, since it sits outside the ancient ...

F or centuries, Rome, Italy, has been a city of great importance. Once the center of the ancient Roman empire, today it’s one ...