Bocca della Verità - Rome, Italy
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member manchanegra
N 41° 53.294 E 012° 28.884
33T E 291043 N 4640434
La Bocca della Verità (in English, "the Mouth of Truth") is an image, carved from Pavonazzetto marble, of a man-like face, located in the portico of the church of Santa Maria in Cosmedin in Rome, Italy.
Waymark Code: WMCY49
Location: Lazio, Italy
Date Posted: 10/25/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member The Blue Quasar
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La Bocca della Verità (in English, "the Mouth of Truth") is an image, carved from Pavonazzetto marble, of a man-like face, located in the portico of the church of Santa Maria in Cosmedin in Rome, Italy. The sculpture is thought to be part of a 1st century ancient Roman fountain, or perhaps a manhole cover, portraying one of several possible pagan gods, probably Oceanus. Most Romans believe that the 'Bocca' represents the ancient god of the river Tiber.

The most famous characteristic of the Mouth, however, is its role as a lie detector. Starting from the Middle Ages, it was believed that if one told a lie with one's hand in the mouth of the sculpture, it would be bitten off. The piece was placed in the portico of the Santa Maria in Cosmedin in the 17th century. This church is also home to the supposed relics of Saint Valentine.

From Wikipedia
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]

Admission Prices:
0,50 Euro


Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Less than 15 minutes

Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle or Public Transportation

The attraction’s own URL: Not listed

Hours of Operation: Not listed

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