Rome Through Film
A Movie Lover’s Travel Guide

Rome Through Film: A Movie Lover’s Travel Guide

Angela Eleftheriou

Rome has captivated filmmakers for decades. From romantic classics to thrilling blockbusters, the Eternal City has provided the perfect backdrop for some of cinema’s most iconic moments. Discover these films and the real-life locations you can visit on your next trip with Cyplon Holidays.


Roman Holiday (1953) – Audrey Hepburn, Gregory Peck

  • Spanish Steps
  • Trevi Fountain
  • Bocca della Verità (Mouth of Truth)

Audrey Hepburn famously rode a Vespa through the streets of Rome — a scene that defined the film!

La Dolce Vita (1960) – Marcello Mastroianni, Anita Ekberg

  • Trevi Fountain
  • Via Veneto
  • Piazza Barberini

The iconic fountain scene with Anita Ekberg wading in the water remains one of cinema’s most famous images.

Angels & Demons (2009) – Tom Hanks, Ewan McGregor

  • Vatican City
  • Piazza Navona
  • Castel Sant’Angelo
  • Pantheon

Follow the thrilling chase through some of Rome’s most historic landmarks, just like in the film!

Eat Pray Love (2010) – Julia Roberts, Javier Bardem

  • Piazza Navona
  • Spanish Steps
  • Campo de’ Fiori

Julia Roberts’ character indulges in gelato and Italian cuisine — a must-do experience for visitors!

The Great Beauty (2013) – Toni Servillo

  • Pincio Terrace
  • Janiculum Hill
  • Piazza del Campidoglio

This modern masterpiece highlights Rome’s stunning landscapes and rooftop views in all their glory.

The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003) – Hilary Duff

  • Trevi Fountain
  • Piazza Navona
  • Colosseum

This teen classic brought Rome’s romantic charm to a younger generation of viewers!

Bicycle Thieves (1948) – Lamberto Maggiorani, Enzo Staiola

  • Post-war streets of Rome

A cornerstone of Italian Neorealism, filmed entirely on location in the streets of Rome.

Mission: Impossible III (2006) – Tom Cruise, Philip Seymour Hoffman

  • St. Peter’s Square
  • Historic streets of central Rome

Experience the action-packed sequences filmed across Rome’s landmarks!


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