The film "Roman Holiday" was filmed in Rome, Italy.

Filming Locations:

Arch of Septimius Severus

In the Movie

Scene where Joe first meets the princess sleeping among the ruins of the Forum, the ancient heart of the city.

In Reality

The scene was filmed The four columns in the background belonged to the Temple of Saturn, the frame remained on the Arch of Septimius Severus.

Ponte Sant'Angelo

In the Movie

Scene where Joe Bradley (Gregory Peck) and Princess Ann (Audrey Hepburn) head to a party under Ponte Sant'Angelo.

In Reality

The scene was filmed Ponte Sant'Angelo, once the Aelian Bridge or Pons Aelius, meaning "Bridge of Hadrian", is a Roman bridge in Rome, built in 134 AD by Roman Emperor Hadrian to span the Tiber from the city center to his newly built mausoleum, now towering over the city as Castel Sant'Angelo.

Police Station

In the Movie

Scene where Joe and Ann leave the police station. They were detained for reckless scooter riding.

In Reality

The scene was filmed This location is near the Mouth of Truth, formerly called the Temple of Vesta, today it is the Temple of Hercules.

Monument to Victor Emmanuel II

In the Movie

Scene where Joe and Ann on a scooter on the streets of Rome.

In Reality

The scene was filmed The monument dedicated to Vittorio Emanuele II in Rome was completed in 1935.

Mouth of Truth

In the Movie

Scene where Princess Ann is afraid to put her hand in the Mouth of Truth. Joe pretends his hand is stuck.

In Reality

The scene was filmed The Bocca della Verità is located in the portico of the Church of Santa Maria in Cosmedin.