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tury twin-tower church. The steps invite walkers to sit, gossip, and bask in the sun in good
weather.
The Borghese family bequeathed to Rome a Pope (Paul V), several cardinals, and a
lovely villa and gardens set off by artificial lakes and ponds.
Figure 5.10. Spanish Steps
For a trip bridging the past and present, travelers can visit the Piazza Bocca della
Verità—literally the Mouth of Truth. Moviegoers may remember Roman Holiday , where
Audrey Hepburn is challenged to stick her arm into the Bocca to test an old legend. Liars
will have that hand bitten off!
MODERN ITALY: THE STRUGGLE FOR UNITY
Italy is only a geographical expression.
— Prince Klemens von Metternich
"Letter to British Foreign Minister", August 6, 1847