Via del Plebiscito is a historic street in Rome that connects Corso Vittorio Emanuele II to Piazza Venezia, a central city hub dominated by the Vittorio Emanuele II Monument.
Piazza Venezia // Under the Tuscan Sun
Piazza Venezia is dominated by the imposing Vittorio Emanuele II Monument, also known as the Altare della Patria, which honors Italy’s first king and national unity. The square connects several key roads making it a bustling traffic hub.
Palazzo delle Generali di Roma // The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Piazza Venezia is named after the Palazzo Venezia, constructed by the Venetian Cardinal Pietro Barbo, who later became Pope Paul II. This building is next to the Church of Saint Mark, the patron saint of Venice.
Via dei Fori Emperiali // Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One
The avenue "Via dei Fori Imperiali" connects Piazza Venezia to the Colosseum. Built by Mussolini in the 1930s, this historic road is lined with ancient landmarks as it passes through the ruins of the Imperial Forums.
Museo Centrale del Risorgiment // John Wick: Chapter 2
The Museo Centrale del Risorgimento describes the unification of Italy from the late 18th century to World War I. It holds documents, paintings, weapons and objects from important events and figures such as Garibaldi and Cavour.
Forum // National Lampoon's European Vacation
The Forum Romanum offers a glimpse into Rome's past. It was a political, religious, and commercial center. Surrounded by temples, basilicas, and government buildings, it hosted public speeches, trials, and markets. Key landmarks include the Temple of Saturn and the Arch of Titus.
Forum – Arch of Septimius Severus // Hudson Hawk
The movie Hudson Hawk is an action comedy directed by Michael Lehmann. Bruce Willis stars in the title role and also co-wrote the story about a cat burglar who has just been released from ten years of prison and is planning to spend the rest of his life honestly when he is blackmailed into stealing some of Leonardo da Vinci's works.
Palazzo Senatorio // Book Club: The Next Chapter
The movie Book Club: The Next Chapter follows the journey of four best friends—played by Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, Mary Steenburgen, and Diane Keaton—as they take their book club to Italy for the fun girls' trip they never had, celebrating the upcoming wedding of Vivian (Jane Fonda).
Piazza del Campidoglio – Cordonata Capitolina // To Rome with Love
Piazza del Campidoglio was designed by Michelangelo Buonarroti. It is reached by a large staircase, the Cordonata. In the middle of the square is a copy of the Equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius. The Palazzo Senatorio, Rome's city hall, the Palazzo dei Conservatori, and the Palazzo Nuovo, which houses the Capitoline Museums, are located on the square.
Forum – Via del Teatro Marcello // The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Teatro Marcello, an ancient open-air theater in Rome, was commissioned by Julius Caesar and completed by Augustus in 13 BCE in honor of his nephew, Marcellus. The theater once hosted plays and musical performances for thousands of spectators.
Santa Maria in Campitelli // The House of Gucci
Santa Maria in Campitelli, also known as Santa Maria in Portico, is a church dedicated to Mary in Piazza di Campitelli. The church is built on the remains of the Porticus of Octavia, which is the origin of its second name.
Via dei Funari // Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One
Tom Cruise has always been a dedicated actor, often performing his own dangerous stunts. In the scene from Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, Ethan and Hayley are handcuffed together as they navigate the busy streets of Rome in a tiny Fiat 500 while trying to escape from several pursuers.
