Bocca della Verita
Buildings & Monuments
Downtown
Local Culture, History
Mobility Assistance Available: Wheelchair
Eating: This is NOT a good place to get a meal or snack.
Bocca della Verita
Mouth of Truth
Try It If You Dare!
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Piazza della Bocca della Verita Santa Maria in Cosmedin Rome, Lazio 00186 |
+39 06 678 1419 |
Description
The Mouth of Truth may be a grim looking piece of ancient Roman statuary, but it also carries a sheen of romance since being featured prominently in one of the most romantic movies ever made, "Roman Holiday," with Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck. The Bocca della Vertia is believed to have been constructed before the 4th-century BC as a drain cover, but tradition has transformed it's purpose into a lie detector: the powerful jaws will descend upon the hands of anyone who speaks lies. Watch out!
Times & Dates
Open Hours: Summer: 9am-6pm, daily; Winter: 10am-noon, 3pm-5pm, dailyVisit Time: 30min-1hr
Average Wait Time: 0-15min
Price: Free
Exposure
Indoor with no climate control.Age Recommendations/Requirements
Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, SeniorAges that would most enjoy this site: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers
Transportation
Best Modes of Transportation:
Bus
Walking
Parking Availability: Limited
Parking Safety: Safe
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