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Thursday Travels: “Mouth of Truth”, Rome, Italy

The massive marble mask known as the “Mouth of Truth” (Bocca della Veritá) is a well-known landmark in Rome, Italy. It is located in the entrance of Santa Maria in Cosmedin Church.  The massive, mythical sculpture is devoted to the God of the Sea and is 1.75 metres in diameter.  According to the ancient legend,ContinueContinue reading “Thursday Travels: “Mouth of Truth”, Rome, Italy”

Thursday Travels: Rome, Italy

Rome, Italy. The Theatre of Marcellus is an historic open-air theatre built in Rome during the latter years of the Roman Republic. With a capacity of more than 14,000 seats, it was the largest theatre in the city. People could both see drama and musical performances there. Today, Rome’s historic ruins in the neighbourhood ofContinueContinue reading “Thursday Travels: Rome, Italy”