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What to expect
The Bocca della Verità, or Mouth of Truth, is a famous ancient marble mask located in the portico of the Paleochristian church of Santa Maria in Cosmedin. The mask has a diameter of about 1.75 meters and is dedicated to the God of the Sea, represented by a male bearded face with holes for the eyes, nose, and mouth. According to legend, the mouth could bite the hand of liars. The mask is said to have been a sewer cover from the Roman age and was probably used to test the faithfulness of women. Today, it is a popular tourist attraction, and visitors can put their hand inside the mouth to test their honesty. The church of Santa Maria in Cosmedin, where the mask is located, is a beautiful example of Paleochristian architecture and features a Romanesque campanile, a schola cantorum, and a rich Cosmatesque pavement
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Activities: We went to see the Bocca della Verità (Mouth of Truth). It's an ancient marble mask that supposedly detects lies. It was very amusing to watch the reactions of the children. The article says: 'Very amusing to see the reaction of the children - and those who go there reluctantly!'
Highlights: It was fun to see our kids put their hands in the mouth and wonder if they were telling the truth ✨