Vacanze Romane

May I introduce you to the tower of Santa

Maria in Cosmedin: The basilica and bell
tower --  the tallest medieval belfry in
Rome -- is located at the Piazza della
Bocca della Verita, in Rome's beautiful
district (rione) Ripa. Built in the 8th
century, it is worth visiting primarily for
its exceptionally well preserved early
medieval choir enclosure and its very
fine Cosmatesque pavement.

Place your hand in the mouth of the
infamous marble sculpture 'La Bocca
Della Verità' -- carved from Pavonazzo
marble -- situated on the wall in the
portico in front of this awe-inspiring
example of Roman antiquity. Romans
believe that the 'Bocca' represents the
ancient god of the river Tiber.





Photo:Carrie Wick