Saint Maria Church in Cosmedin
Liars watch out!
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Piazza Bocca della Verità , 18 Rome, Rome 00186 |
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This basilica was constructed on the ancient site of a grocery market. Its famous facade consists of a portico with arches, inside which is a stone mask known as The Mouth of Truth, reputed to bite off the hand of any liar who dares to reach inside. Inside the basilica is a mosaic-covered floor and a wooden ceiling, added during successive restorations. Later restorations added the choir with two pulpits and the high altar in red granite. The seven story, Romanesque bell tower is considered the most beautiful in Rome.
Nearest Train or Bus:
Circo Massimo
Best Modes of Transportation:
Bus
Walking
Notes: Bus: 44, 23, 95
Parking Availability: Limited
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