Always wanted to see this since seeing Gregory Peck with Audrey Hepburn there in Roman Holiday - it didn't bite my hand off - thank goodness! More

Santa Maria in Cosmedin is home to "La Bocca della Verita", located in the portico. The Mouth of Truth is an image of a man-like face, carved from Pavonazetto marble. The sculpture is thought to be one of several possible pagan gods, probably Oceanus. Most Romans, however, believe that the Bocca represents the ancient god of the River Tiber. Mouth... More

so much fun!!!! and always a bit of trepidation: will my hand be chopped off? haha More

There was a long queue when I went there,I managed to get inside and my hand was not chopped :) More

If you're in Rome, you have to see this, it's part of the roman experience, More

Forget "Roman Holidays" with Audrey Hepburn. Today you have to be in line with a zillion tourists and fight your way in to barely see the "mouth".....you can do without this. More

When we were there, we only had to wait about 10 minutes. Kind of a must do photo op while in Rome. 50 cent donation requested is very reasonable. More

We visited this on our way down from the Aventine Hill keyhole but were sorely disappointed. The Mouth of Truth itself was outside the church but behind a gate with a 50 cent Euro fee to go through and take a picture with the Mouth of Truth. We didn't pay the fee - just took a picture of it from... More

It may sound awkward, with so many attractions in Rome, but this was my favorite! You've got to see the place... Just insert your hand and... Enjoy! More