Mouth of Truth - Free Audio Guide

Rome, Lazio, Italy

Bocca della Verità, Piazza della Bocca della Verità, Ripa, Municipio Roma I, Roma, Roma Capitale, Lazio, 00153, Italia

Mouth of Truth, Rome
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The Bocca della Verità, or 'Mouth of Truth', is an ancient marble sculpture located at the Basilica di Santa Maria in Cosmedin in Rome. Dating back to the Roman period, this iconic mask was originally a drainage cover and has since gained legendary status, believed to reveal truths about fidelity. Visitors can see the mask, known for its association with folklore and its appearance in the film 'Roman Holiday'. The site is open to the public, and while there is no admission fee, donations are appreciated. Accessible by public transport, it attracts tourists year-round for its historical intrigue and cultural significance.