Timeline
16:18
Grattacheccaro "Alla Fonte d'Oro"
Grab a shaved ice from Grattacheccaro "Alla Fonte d'Oro" to keep cool while you make your way to the site. It is open until 01:00, so you have plenty of time.
16:48
Arrive at The Mouth of Truth. The marble mask is set against the portico of Santa Maria in Cosmedin. Be there just before the sun dips below the horizon to see the stone catch the final golden light.
17:23
Ristorante Sette Oche in Altalena
Walk over to Ristorante Sette Oche in Altalena for dinner. It is a short stroll away and serves Italian dishes until midnight, perfect for a relaxed evening meal after the sightseeing.
18:03
End the night with a drink at Anima Mundi. This bar and lounge is just a three-minute walk from your dinner spot and stays open until 02:00.
Local tip
The area around the Mouth of Truth gets busy with tour groups. Coming early helps you get a clear shot without fighting for space. After dark, the surrounding streets are lively with diners, so keep an eye on your belongings.
Check before you go
- Grattacheccaro "Alla Fonte d'Oro" is open Mo-Su 11:00-01:00.
- Ristorante Sette Oche in Altalena is open Mo-Su 12:00-24:00.
- Anima Mundi is open Mo-Su 10:00-02:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Rome/Vatican (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).