10 Famous Movie Locations in Rome
Visit Iconic Rome Places You Saw in Your Favorite Movies
These famous movie locations in Rome include sought-after spots and iconic landmarks in the city that cinema-goers will easily know. As one of the most beautiful cities in the world, Rome has been attracting movie directors to its stunning fountains, squares, and streets as unforgettable backgrounds for their movies.
Some filmmakers even make Rome a major character in their storytelling. An exciting thing to do in Rome is to discover places where some famous movies were shot. Whether you want to ride a Vespa around Rome like Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday or eat Italian ice cream in Piazza Navona like Julia Roberts did in Eat, Pray, Love, these iconic places are where you can relive such memorable scenes.
1. The Spanish Steps
The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999), To Rome with Love (2012), Roman Holiday (1953)
Categoría: Económico, Parejas, Historia
The Spanish Steps with its 138 stairs is the longest and widest stairway in Europe. It’s been made famous in various movies, appearing several times in the award-winning The Talented Mr. Ripley. It is here that Tom Ripley encountered the wealthy heiress and introduced himself as another person, and where his troubles started.
The iconic, butterfly-shaped, 18th-century Spanish Steps were also featured in other movies. In Roman Vacation, the main characters met when Audrey Hepburn’s princess character was eating ice cream while sitting on the steps. The Spanish Steps were also a meeting spot for Hayley and Michelangelo in Woody Allen’s To Rome with Love. Más información
Ubicación: Piazza di Spagna, 00187 Roma RM, Italy
The Spanish Steps
2. Trevi Fountain
La Dolce Vita (1960), Three Coins in the Fountain (1954), The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003)
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The splendid Trevi Fountain has starred in movies several times. It’s known as one of the most beautiful baroque fountains in the world. It was in the fountain that Sylvia and Marcello splashed around in La Dolce Vita. So iconic was this scene in the movie that it brought the fountain even more fame.
The fountain was featured in the old and famous Roman Holiday and Three Coins in the Fountain. It’s also where Lizzie and Gordo made wishes in The Lizzie McGuire Movie. You too can throw your coins and make a wish. Interesting fact: all coins tossed into the fountain go to a charity. Más información
Ubicación: Piazza di Trevi, 00187 Roma RM, Italy
Trevi Fountain
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3. Mouth of Truth
Roman Holiday (1953)
Categoría: Historia, Foto, Exótico
Roman Holiday, starring Audrey Hepburn, turned the Mouth of Truth (Bocca della Verita) into a world-famous attraction. This ancient marble mask stands outside the Basilica of Saint Mary in Cosmedin. Medieval legend says that the Mouth of Truth will bite and swallow the hand of any liar who slips theirs inside.
This was the story that the character, Gregory Peck, told Hepburn’s character in the classic flick. It was a major scene in the movie since both characters were not initially honest with each other. It’s also commonly thought that the famous actress was pranked by Peck who pretended his hand been chewed off, pulling out a stump after hiding his hand in the sleeve of his jacket. Más información
Ubicación: Piazza della Bocca della Verita, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
Mouth of Truth
4. Piazza Navona
Eat, Pray, Love (2010)
Categoría: Económico, Parejas, Historia
The Piazza Navona is one of the most beautiful squares in Rome. It’s the place to find great examples of Baroque architecture, like the famous Fountain of the Four Rivers. This is also the location to find a famous bench in front of the Sant’Agnese in Agone church.
It was on this bench that the heroine of Eat, Pray, Love was sitting and eating an ice cream. Why not try the Italian gelato like Julia Roberts? Take a seat in these beautiful surroundings and contemplate the urban masterpieces in the historic center of the Eternal City. Más información
Ubicación: Piazza Navona, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
Piazza Navona
5. Piazza di Pietra
A temple transformed by time
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Standing in the heart of the city, Piazza di Pietra is best known for the imposing remains of Hadrian’s Temple, whose eleven towering columns rise dramatically above the square. Today, cafes and restaurants sit at their base, creating one of Rome’s most striking combinations of ancient architecture and modern city life.
The piazza appears in The Eclipse, one of director Michelangelo Antonioni’s most acclaimed films. With its grand colonnade, elegant surroundings, and timeless atmosphere, the square provides a memorable backdrop for the movie’s most intimate moments. We recommend a visit in the evening, when light projections illuminate the ancient columns and the surrounding bars and restaurants bring the square to life.
Piazza di Pietra
6. Piazza Della Rotonda
Ocean’s Twelve (2004)
Categoría: Historia, Foto, Económico
Dominated by the magnificent Pantheon, Piazza della Rotonda is one of Rome’s most captivating squares. The temple’s soaring columns and vast dome have towered over the piazza for almost 2,000 years, creating a setting that feels every bit as extraordinary today as it did in ancient times.
The square has appeared in films including Ocean’s Twelve and Roman Holiday, while the Pantheon itself featured prominently in Angels & Demons. Its monumental architecture and unmistakable silhouette have made it a favorite backdrop for filmmakers across generations. Step inside the Pantheon to admire its vast coffered dome and the famous oculus, which has illuminated the interior with natural light for centuries.
Piazza Della Rotonda
7. Santa Maria del Popolo
Angels and Demons (2009)
Categoría: Historia, Foto, Económico
The Basilica of Santa Maria del Popolo (Basilica Parrocchiale Santa Maria del Popolo) is a small church with a beautiful exterior and a stunningly decorated interior. You can recognize it in a scene from Angels and Demons when Robert Langdon and Vittoria go to the square to look for the cardinals, and they find their first clue and the first dead cardinal.
The crypt of the church was recreated in a studio because the basilica was inaccessible to the filmmakers. Unlike the actors, you can visit the real church and contemplate the works of famous artists such as Raphael, Caravaggio, and Bernini. Más información
Ubicación: Piazza del Popolo, 12, 00187 Roma RM, Italy
Santa Maria del Popolo
8. Cinecittà
The birthplace of Italian cinema
Categoría: Familias, Historia, Foto
For film lovers, no movie location in Rome is more important than Cinecittà Studios. Often dubbed “Hollywood on the Tiber,” the legendary studio complex has been at the heart of the Italian film industry since 1937 and has hosted productions ranging from La Dolce Vita and Cleopatra to The English Patient, Gangs of New York, and The Passion of the Christ.
Since opening to visitors, the studios have offered a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the world of filmmaking. You can explore historic sound stages, outdoor sets, and exhibitions dedicated to some of cinema’s most celebrated productions. Be sure to book your visit in advance, as individual and family tours often require reservations.
Ubicación: Via Tuscolana, 1055, 00173 Roma RM, Italy
Horarios: Daily from 10 am to 6 pm
Teléfono: +39 06 722 861
Cinecittà
9. Pigneto
Accattone (1961)
Categoría: Historia, Vida nocturna en , Foto
Pigneto is a trendy part of Rome, popular among young locals. There are relaxed open-air bars and upmarket restaurants. However, it was not always like that. Far from ancient ruins, Pigneto used to be a miserable slum. It was here that Pasolini filmed Accatone, a drama telling the tale of impoverished post-war Italians.
The movie features the restaurant and bar, Necci dal 1924, where Accatone met Stella, a girl that he tried to turn into a prostitute. The topic of the movie was scandalous at that time. You can learn more about it at Necci which still sells photographs and books of Pasolini who lived above the bar during the movie’s filming.
Ubicación: Via Fanfulla da Lodi, 68, 00176 Roma RM, Italy
Horarios: Necci dal 1924: Sunday–Thursday from 8 am to 1 am, Friday–Saturday from 8 am to 2 am
Pigneto
10. Fontana dell’Acqua Paola
A monument to Rome’s beauty
Categoría: Económico, Foto
Perched on Janiculum Hill, the magnificent Fontana dell’Acqua Paola is one of Rome’s most impressive fountains. Built in 1612 to celebrate the restoration of an ancient aqueduct, its grand arches, white marble façade, and pink granite columns create a striking sight above the city. From the terrace in front of the fountain, you can enjoy sweeping views across Rome’s rooftops and landmarks.
The fountain appears in the opening moments of La Grande Bellezza, helping set the tone for Paolo Sorrentino’s Oscar-winning celebration of Rome’s beauty and grandeur. After visiting the fountain, wander through Janiculum Hill, where shaded pathways, historic monuments, and peaceful terraces offer a quiet escape from the city below.
Fontana dell'Acqua Paola
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