Visit Rome in the footsteps of Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday

Visit Rome in the footsteps of Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday

Many filmmakers in cinema history, immortalized the city of Rome in their films. Roman Holiday, directed by William Wyler in 1953, a classic film, is one of the features that have made a brilliant tribute to the eternal city. The film won three Oscars, including the Academy Award for Best Actress for the lovely Audrey Hepburn. The actress, alongside Gregory Peck, sets out to discover Rome and its monuments, such as the Mouth of Truth, the Castel Sant'Angelo, the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain or Piazza di Spagna.

Follow in the footsteps of Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck and discover the city. Immerse yourself in the lifestyle with Italian, instead of going to the hotel, rent an apartment in Rome for the duration of your stay and enjoy the experience like a local. Head to the Spanish, which is dominated by a splendid staircase, designed by architect Francesco de Sanctis (1726). This staircase, with three levels, is an architectural feat, giving the impression of torrents rushing down the slope. This place is relatively touristy. But it also attracts young couples, because it is the meeting place for lovers.

You can also see in the film Roman Holiday, the Mouth of Truth. This ancient bas-relief carving marble, resembles a mask. It is walled in the wall of the narthex of Santa Maria in Cosmedin church. It is famous around the world because, according to legend, she would cut the hand of those who lied. This curiosity of Rome is absolutely unavoidable.

In the film, one can also see the Palazzo Brancaccio. This palace was built between 1886 and 1912 by the architect Luca Carimini. Located in the center of Rome, the palace today is a hotel restaurant and a conference space. Worth a visit for the richness of its decoration.

In the film Roman Holiday, Audrey Hepburn gives a press conference in Palazzo della Galleria Colonna, to bid farewell to Gregory Peck, she fell madly in love. The different wings of Palazzo Colonna were built over five centuries. This explains the different styles of its interior and exterior architecture. The Palazzo della Galleria Colonna is a jewel of Roman Baroque. Currently open to the public, it is possible to see the decoration of the most representative apartments. You can view the art collections of the family, including masterpieces by Pinturicchio, Cosmè Tura, Carracci, Guido Reni, Tintoretto, Salvator Rosa, Bronzino, Guercino, Veronese, Vanvitelli, among others.

The magnificent city of Rome is full of interesting places to visit. If St. Peter's Basilica, the Trevi Fountain, for example, are unavoidable, you can escape the touristy places and indulge in the course of Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck in the film Roman Holiday.

source; bloginfotourisme.net