Continuing on from our last post, in which we discussed the iconic Hollywood classic, “Roman Holiday” and how it was filmed and set in Rome, here are some more of the key locations in the film in order for you to create you very own Roman romance, a la Hepburn and Peck. Just find a holiday rental in Rome and begin exploring the Eternal City in style!
You probably would have had the Pantheon on your must-see list if visiting Rome anyway but it is also part of the Roman Holiday itinerary. In the film, the two characters enjoy coffee and champagne in a cafe in the Piazza della Rotonda, in front of the Pantheon. While the cafe in question is not longer there, you can still easily grab a similar treat to cool down and relax on your travels at another cafe in the piazza. Then, once you're done, be sure to stop by the building itself and, if you happen to be looking for mementos from the movie, there are a series of souvenir stands selling all of the classic prints from the film on Via delle Murate.
You probably would have had the Pantheon on your must-see list if visiting Rome anyway but it is also part of the Roman Holiday itinerary. In the film, the two characters enjoy coffee and champagne in a cafe in the Piazza della Rotonda, in front of the Pantheon. While the cafe in question is not longer there, you can still easily grab a similar treat to cool down and relax on your travels at another cafe in the piazza. Then, once you're done, be sure to stop by the building itself and, if you happen to be looking for mementos from the movie, there are a series of souvenir stands selling all of the classic prints from the film on Via delle Murate.
The magnificent Pantheon is a beautifully preserved temple, dating back to 117AD, that was built by order of the emperor Hadrian in honour of the ancient Roman pagan gods. In 608 AD, it was given to Pope Boniface and has been used as a church since then. The ingenious design was far ahead of its time with a soaring dome that still stands solid after all of this time and a rich interior decorated with paintings, stone carvings, statues and frescoes.
Another key moment from the film is when the princess is wandering the city and spots a young Italian woman with a short, trendy haircut coming out of a barber shop near the Trevi Fountain and decides to cut her hair the same way. Meanwhile, Peck's character was trying to take a camera from a little American girl at Trevi Fountain itself to get a shot of her getting her hair cut. The fountain was also featured in Fellini’s "La Dolce Vita" in 1960 and is already an iconic tourist attraction in the city.
Commissioned by Pope Clement XII in 1723 and designed by celebrated sculptor Nicola Salvi, the Trevi fountain is situated in front of the beautiful Palazzo Poli and features an animated scene of the ancient Greek god Triton, son of the sea god, Poseidon.
Another key moment from the film is when the princess is wandering the city and spots a young Italian woman with a short, trendy haircut coming out of a barber shop near the Trevi Fountain and decides to cut her hair the same way. Meanwhile, Peck's character was trying to take a camera from a little American girl at Trevi Fountain itself to get a shot of her getting her hair cut. The fountain was also featured in Fellini’s "La Dolce Vita" in 1960 and is already an iconic tourist attraction in the city.
Commissioned by Pope Clement XII in 1723 and designed by celebrated sculptor Nicola Salvi, the Trevi fountain is situated in front of the beautiful Palazzo Poli and features an animated scene of the ancient Greek god Triton, son of the sea god, Poseidon.
Probably the most famous fountain in the world, it is the largest Baroque style fountain in Rome. Locals and tourists alike follow a custom of throwing a coin into the Trevi fountain to ensure a future return to the city of Rome. Throwing in a second coin is said to attract romance into one’s life and a third should guarantee wedding bells! Surely, then, this is the perfect spot to ensure your own perfect Roman Holiday.
For the last couple of key destinations from the film, be sure to read on to the following post in this series!
For the last couple of key destinations from the film, be sure to read on to the following post in this series!