Rome, Italy

Mouth of Truth

Mouth of Truth, Rome

An ancient Roman marble mask carved with a bearded face, set in the portico of the church Santa Maria in Cosmedin. Medieval legend holds that it bites the hand of any liar, a tale made famous worldwide by the 1953 film Roman Holiday.

What the app adds

Roots Earth has a longer story for Mouth of Truth, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Location

Coordinates: 41.88806, 12.48167

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