# Mouth of Truth

Rome, Italy

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.

## Roots Earth

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.

Coordinates: 41.88806, 12.48167

[City page](/cities/rome)

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