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Mouth of Truth

(Bocca della Verità)

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Ripa, Roma

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Mouth of Truth

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"Ok but is it worth standing in a queue to have a photo?"(12 Tips)
"... famous by the movie 'Roman Holiday', but expect it to be touristy and with a..."(3 Tips)
"... but as I like the legend, I didn't mind waiting for a photo."(3 Tips)
"maw of this pagan visage is said to bite off the hands of liars."(2 Tips)

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Arnoldas RogoznyjDecember 29, 2015
Do not wait for 20 minutes in line, just peek at it through the gates, it will be enough (even for a photo). Don't touch that filfy mouth!
Margherita B.May 30, 2016
Cool place made famous by the movie 'Roman Holiday', but expect it to be touristy and with a long queue to take a picture with it
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Taras KobetsSeptember 26, 2019
It's hidden but the queue outside will tell you that place is popular. It's free but you can make a donation at any amount you want. Read the legend to know why everyone put their hand in the mouth.
Bruna M.January 14, 2020
If you have time left during your visit in Rome, go there. The line is huge but fast. Read about the legend. Get inside the church to check on San Valentine’s skull.
MilošFebruary 24, 2018
Ok it's cool to stick your hand and take a photo but is it worth standing in line for more than 20min? Nope
Andrew LeckieMay 8, 2013
Is the story true or just a myth? Ask that liar Rick Allen from Def Leppard... he lost a whole arm to the Bocca della Verità and his life was changed forever!
Thomas CraenenJanuary 30, 2016
If you really want a roman holiday, queue up a bit and ask the nice man checking on the queue to take your picture.
Ana M.August 21, 2014
It is not worth staying in a huge line only to take a picture! Go explore Rome, there are many more interesting things to see!
Vova NovaqueJanuary 14, 2016
Do your beat to come at 9:30 when it opens. Otherwise too big queue to wait.
JubairJanuary 24, 2015
Famous movie scene from Roman Holiday with Audrey Hepburn was shot here. Usually takes about 20 mins in queue.
AycaMay 24, 2018
Before telling to children about the mouth of truth, take into consideration that there is a long waiting queue with stinky small area
Guz ForsterFebruary 24, 2018
The opportunity to touch a millennial old piece of art and culture is priceless
Carlo MFebruary 10, 2012
Make sure you sanitize your hand after touching La Bocca Della Verita!
KonstantinaMay 22, 2017
Overrated. It's just a round carved stone and huge lines of tourists waiting to shoot a selfie in front of it. Go to the church next door: it's actually very interesting to see.
Stacy Bo BacyJune 11, 2019
The yawning maw of this pagan visage is said to bite off the hands of liars.
Sidira KuriaJanuary 20, 2019
Nothing special and with a long queue. Probably, just to get tourists' interest. I don't understand why the fuzz. 🙄
Andrei AghiMarch 7, 2016
I recomend this only if you are passing by this area. It is nothing special. Remember that the entrance is for free.
Stavros VassosApril 21, 2014
Put your hand in the mouth of truth, and better say the truth otherwise nothing is guaranteed.
Zineta EminiNovember 9, 2016
Long queue, but as I like the legend, I didn't mind waiting for a photo.
LéoSeptember 29, 2015
You must say the truth, nothing but the truth, otherwise...
Cyndie Da RochaMarch 27, 2016
Expect to queue when you go there
Johannes DriessenSeptember 20, 2014
Long queues. Take a quick look through the bars and then get out of there. Too many tourists
Adrijana HusićJanuary 4, 2014
Ok but is it worth standing in a queue to have a photo?
Kevin SchoonoverJuly 4, 2019
Don’t go in the late afternoon, the pictures will come out poor.
Stefania AdorniMay 11, 2013
Chiude alle 17.50
Mauro De LucaNovember 6, 2011
LOL (Google it for infos)
Los Viajes de PituApril 16, 2016
Una enorme máscara de mármol de fama mundial. En realidad es una boca de alcantarilla que se hizo famosa por la película Vacaciones en Roma 👍 mejor visitar la Iglesia de al lado
Marcelo GlaucoNovember 29, 2017
Perto do circo Massimo. Pequena igreja onde na sua frente possui à boca da verdade. Vale a pena pela curiosidade. Se a pessoa não for verdadeira e justa ao enfiar a mão na boca da estatua à perderá.
Лев ВольфсонMarch 7, 2014
Длиннющая очередь туристов, на входе по желанию можно оставить денежку. Бонус-проход в базилику и спуск в катакомбы. И конечно, магия фильма Римские каникулы в подарок:)
Aslıhan Aktaş GüneyJune 21, 2024
Roman Holiday filmi bizim için çok kıymetli ve buraya özellikle geldik, bu anı canlandırmak bile muhteşemdi. Efsaneye göre yalan söylerseniz elinizi kaparmış ağız, biz çok dürüst olunca kurtulduk 👄
Marianna CarboSeptember 7, 2015
Siempre hay muchos visitantes; pero la fila avanza rápido; es gratuita la entrada, pero si tu quieres puedes otorgar una gratificación
JesbosJanuary 4, 2014
Sí sólo pasas dos o tres días en Roma, no pierdas el tiempo en la cola para hacerte una foto con la mano en la Bocca, Hay otras cosas mucho más interesantes!!
Fоursquаrе по-русскиMay 14, 2013
По преданию, Уста Истины сомкнутся навсегда, если положивший в них руку человек солжет в клятве. Вы можете поклясться самому себе, к примеру, сменить работу на более интересную и высокооплачиваемую.
BBPlanetOctober 22, 2012
Secondo una leggenda i bugiardi, inserendo una mano all'interno della cavità orale del mascherone, resterebbero monchi. In antichità si trattava di un tombino di una divinità fluviale. Read more
KanesueSeptember 30, 2019
劇場版ラブライブサンシャインで黒澤ルビィちゃんのビジュアルの聖地
LanciaOctober 28, 2011
Luogo del cinema: La bocca della verità in una scena del film Vacanze romane con Audrey Hepburn e Gregory Peck.
Stephen KIMNovember 15, 2015
사진만 찍고 나오지 마시고 성당 내부를 살짝 구경하고 나오셔도 좋겠습니다. 이 성당은 그 유명한 '발렌타인 데이'의 그 성인 '세인트 발렌티노'를 기념하기 위한 성당이라네요 ^^
Nil B.August 10, 2014
Wer es glaubt, anstellen. Ansonsten durch das Gitter einfach ein Foto gemacht.
Pablo GonzalezNovember 10, 2015
Subestimado el lugar. Un recuerdo que sin problema se puede pasar de fotografiar en Roma.
Laís RositoSeptember 10, 2016
Tem uma fila, mas anda rápido! Impossível não se sentir Audrey Hepburn ❤❤❤
Óscar J. BaezaOctober 5, 2014
Sólo se puede hacer una foto por persona. Totalmente prescindible más allá de la foto de rigor.
Francisco LoncqOctober 30, 2018
Demasiada espera para una foto no tan especial, si no se cuenta con mucho tiempo en la ciudad es mejor evitar esta visita y visitar atracciones mas importantes.
D VNovember 25, 2017
Толпы по очереди японцев делают фото и сэлфи, засовывая руку в сливное отверстие римской канализации, которым исторически была эта маска ;))
Abel RomeroApril 10, 2017
La leyenda dice que quien miente pierde la mano al meterla en la boca 😰
Aurio GiovanellaApril 29, 2019
Estou com a minha Mão kkkk
de Dios EditoresOctober 17, 2011
“La princesa que quería vivir”: Joe lleva a Ana (Audrey Hepburn) a conocer la máscara . El pone su mano y queda manco ante la atónita mirada de Hepburn, quien cree que su compañero ha perdido su mano.
Ana GómezFebruary 27, 2017
La cloaca más famosa del mundo? 😱😱😱!! Me encanto, risas aseguradas 😍😍
Diosnegro ArcangelJuly 19, 2015
Diga la verdad, y si miente , afuera está la ambulancia para que le peguen la mano
Olga 🌟🌞January 13, 2014
Десять лет назад и знать никто не знал... Сейчас очереди, только одну фотографию на человека сделать можно, да ещё за это всё денег хотят (правда немного).
Cobra CommanderNovember 17, 2014
Para meter la manopla en la boca y hacerte la foto, prescindible a no ser que seas muy friki

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