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Bocca della Verità, Rome

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La Bocca della Verità, Mouth of Truth in English, may be a five second Rome attraction but it is well worth the trek and queue. Camera ready, have your child (or partner) place a hand in the mouth of this round, man-like carving. Hand in mouth, ask a question they will be tempted to answer with a fib. The marble mouth doesn’t bite, as the legend of this medieval lie detector proposes, but it will likely turn a few checks red. And create yet another fun memory of a family holiday in Rome.

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Getting there
 
Located in the portico of the 6th century church Santa Maria in Cosmedin the Bocca della Verità is long hike from all but Circo Massimo. The nearest metro, Circo Massimo on the B line, is located on the opposite end of the Circus a roughly 15 minute walk away. City buses stop on Via dei Cerchi, Via della Greca and Lungotevere.
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Opening hours
 
The portico is open daily from 9:00- 13:00 and 14:30 - 18:00.
Things to keep in mind
 
The queue is shortest in the early morning and late afternoon.
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