To Rome with love: 10 best movies shot in Rome

Roman Holiday (1953)

Directed by William Wyler

Starring Audrey Hepburn, Gregory Peck

IMDb: 8.1

Kinopoisk: 8.3

Perhaps one of the most famous cinematic masterpieces in history, firmly associated in the minds of viewers with the Italian capital. For those who have already visited Rome, watching this movie with the young and beautiful Audrey Hepburn will be another nostalgic excursion, and for those who have not yet had time to make this dream trip - a great opportunity to outline a few points and rituals of the future Roman itinerary.

Locations: Trevi Fountain, Piazza Venezia, Pantheon, Piazza España, Spanish Steps, Colosseum, Joe's apartment (Via Margutta, 51), Teatro Marcellus, Castel Sant'Angelo (Lungotevere Castello, 50)

Sweet Life (1960)

Directed by Federico Fellini

Starring Marcello Mastroianni, Anita Ekberg, Anouk Aimée.

IMDb: 8,1

Kinopoisk: 8,0

A nearly legendary movie story about the bohemian life of the conqueror of women's hearts, played by the famous Italian beauty Marcello Mastroianni. In addition to a dozen spectacular beauties, no less significant role in "Sweet Life" performed recognizable Roman landmarks. In addition, the film is imbued with a unique atmosphere, mood and humor that makes cinemaphiles return to it again and again.

Locations: Trevi Fountain, Quirinal Palace, Thermae of Caracalla, St. Peter's Basilica, Villa Borghese

The Great Beauty (2013)

Directed by Paolo Sorrentino

Starring: Tony Servillo, Carlo Verdone, Sabrina Ferilli

IMDb: 7.7

Kinopoisk: 7,5

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One of the most famous fans of Federico Fellini and his "Sweet Life" is modern Oscar-winning director Paolo Sorrentino. The coveted golden statuette was brought to the director by the film "The Great Beauty", which is a kind of curtsy in the direction of Fellini's creation. You can rest assured that if you have been inspired by the life of journalist Marcello, you will definitely like this movie story.

Locations: Aqua Paola Fountain (Via Garibaldi), Thermae of Caracalla, Aqueduct Park (Via Lemonia, 256), San Pietro in Montorio (Piazza di S. Pietro in Montorio, 2), Villa Medici (Viale della Trinità dei Monti, 1), Palazzo Barberini (National Gallery of Ancient Art), Palazzo Spada (Spada Gallery).

Eclipse (1962)

Directed by Michelangelo Antonioni

Starring Alain Delon, Monica Vitti

IMDb: 7.9

Kinopoisk: 8.0

Another legend in the world of cinema, Michelangelo Antonioni, also often looked towards the Eternal City when it was necessary to choose a location for shooting a new masterpiece. One of the tapes of the famous Italian, filmed on the streets of the capital, was "Eclipse". Today world critics unequivocally recognize the film as a cult and a significant part of the world cinematic heritage, and therefore the picture can be considered a must-see not only for fans of melodramas.

Locations: World Expo Quarter (Via Cristoforo Colombo, 559), Piazza Pietra, Piazza Campitelli

The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)

Directed by: Anthony Minghella

Starring: Matt Damon, Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow, Cate Blanchett

IMDb: 7.3

Kinopoisk: 7.7

Several picturesque Italian big cities and smaller resort towns are captured by Anthony Minghella, director of a dramatic thriller that has been a breakthrough for several rising Hollywood stars. The picture will be a real discovery not only for fans of colorful Italian landscapes, but also for those who appreciate well-crafted intriguing plots. By the way, who will like the closet of Jude Law's character - in the movie he prefers clothes from the real Rome atelier "Batistioni" and Gucci boutique.

Locations: Piazza España, Piazza Navona, The St. Regis Rome: "Le Grand Hotel" (Via Vittorio Emanuele Orlando, 3), Piazza Mattei.

Roman Adventures (2012)

Directed by: Woody Allen

Starring: Woody Allen, Alec Baldwin, Penelope Cruz, Roberto Benigni

IMDb: 6.3

Kinopoisk: 7.0

When compiling lists of films shot in the most beautiful cities of the planet, it is almost impossible to ignore Woody Allen. His impressive filmography also includes a movie shot in Rome. Romantic comedy in the maestro's favorite genre tells the stories of several completely different people who are waiting for incredible meetings, adventures and wish fulfillment in Rome.

Locations: Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Altar of Peace (Lungotevere in Augusta), Piazza Venezia, Piazza del Popolo, Villa Borghese, Teatro Argentina (Largo di Torre Argentina, 52), Parco della Musica (Via Pietro de Coubertin, 30), Cinema Moderno (Piazza della Repubblica, 43/45), Termini Station, Caffè della Pace (Via Della Pace, 3-7), Septimius Gate.

Agents of U.N.C.L.E. (2015)

Directed by: Guy Ritchie

Starring Armie Hammer, Henry Cavill, Alicia Vikander, Hugh Grant

IMDb: 7.4

Kinopoisk: 7.6

Cult British director Guy Ritchie this summer made a great gift for fans of action movies with British flavor - hilarious comedy action movie "Agents of U.N.C.L.E.". Undoubtedly talented play of the central actors, wonderful costumes and the enduring beauty of the city in tandem do their job, and watch the movie is not only exciting, but also pleasing to the eye. We recommend watching the movie in the original language to hear the famous British Pronouns along with Kuryakin-Hammer's racial English.

Locations: Via dei Fori Imperiali, Colosseum, Spanish Steps, Barcaccia Fountain (Piazza di Spagna), Trajan's Column (Via dei Fori Imperiali), Piazza Venezia, Grand Hotel Plaza (Via del Corso, 126), Marcellus Theater.

Angels and Demons (2009)

Directed by: Ron Howard

Starring: Tom Hanks, Ewan McGregor, Stellan Skarsgard

IMDb: 6.7

Kinopoisk: 7.4

The second movie based on the once sensational book by Dan Brown (author of "The Da Vinci Code") takes the viewer not only to the most popular sights of Rome, but also to some of its dark secrets. The creators of the picture in its time managed to make a lot of noise because of the unconcealed contempt with which the representatives of the Catholic Church spoke about the plot. For this reason, the producers were not allowed to shoot inside the Vatican - it had to recreate in similar interiors, but with the streets and famous squares of Rome was much easier, because many of them can be seen on the screen today.

Locations: Pantheon, Piazza del Popolo, Angelica Library (Piazza di Sant'Agostino, 8), Piazza Navona, Sant'Agnese in Agone (Via di Santa Maria dell'Anima, 30/A), Santa Maria della Vittoria (Via 20 Settembre, 17).

Teleport (2008)

Directed by: Doug Lyman

Starring: Hayden Christensen, Jamie Bell, Rachel Bilson

IMDb: 6.1

Kinopoisk: 7.0

In the story, the hero Hayden Christensen discovers an amazing ability, thanks to which he in an instant can find himself in any place he wants. And, of course, none of us will be surprised to learn that his choice fell on Rome. Almost unprecedented permission to shoot inside the Colosseum was given to the film's crew after long and difficult negotiations. The result is pleasing - now there is a pretty good movie, showing the insides of almost the most popular Roman attraction with the most real tourists, unwittingly becoming extras - what is not an online tour? ;)

Locations: Colosseum, Hotel Boscolo Exedra Roma (Piazza della Repubblica, 47), Piazza della Repubblica.

007: Spectre (2015)

Director: Sam Mendes

Starring Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, Andrew Scott, Léa Seydoux.

IMDb: 7.0

Kinopoisk: 6.7

One can argue for a long time about the artistic value of the new movie about the famous agent, as well as its right to claim prestigious film awards. However, the fact remains unchanged that each new installment of the franchise becomes a real world-class event. Here and "Spectre" immediately became a box office bomb, collecting incredible funds at the global box office. The key (and, of course, the most spectacular) events this time are unfolding in the streets of Rome, and while the world community ponders how many more times we will see Craig in the role of 007, we offer you to make your own opinion about the newest Bond movie.

Places: Colosseum, Villa di Fiorano (Via Appia Antica, 400), Tiber embankment, Trastevere district, Museum of Roman Civilization (Piazza Giovanni Agnelli, 10), Appian Way, Sixtus Bridge, St. Pancratius Gate, monument to Victor Emanuel II (Piazza Venezia).