landmark · Rome, Italy
Mouth of Truth
A filming location from Roman Holiday in Rome.
The scene
The ancient marble face in the church portico is where the couple dare each other to test the legend that it bites the hands of liars.
How to visit
The Bocca della Verità sits in the portico of Santa Maria in Cosmedin, with a small donation and often a short queue for the photo. It's near the Circus Maximus and the Tiber.
Address: Piazza della Bocca della Verità 18, 00186 Roma RM, Italy · Open in Google Maps
- The round Temple of Hercules stands across the square.
- The Aventine hill and its keyhole view are a short climb.
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Good to know
- What was filmed at Mouth of Truth?
- The ancient marble face in the church portico is where the couple dare each other to test the legend that it bites the hands of liars.
- Can you visit Mouth of Truth?
- The Bocca della Verità sits in the portico of Santa Maria in Cosmedin, with a small donation and often a short queue for the photo. It's near the Circus Maximus and the Tiber.
- Where is Mouth of Truth?
- Mouth of Truth is a real filming location in Rome. Piazza della Bocca della Verità 18, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
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