Cinecittà
Movie studio · Don Bosco
Via Tuscolana, 1055, 00173 Roma RM, Italy
Highlights
Iconic film studio with cinema history exhibitions & tours
Iconic film studio with cinema history exhibitions & tours
"The historic film studio complex once nicknamed "Hollywood on the Tiber," part of which is open to visitors with exhibitions on Italian cinema (including a Fellini-focused show), guided tours, and sets such as those used for HBO's Rome—offering insight into the city’s cinematic production history." - Laura Itzkowitz Laura Itzkowitz Laura Itzkowitz is a writer and editor based in Rome. She has been contributing to Travel + Leisure since 2014, when she started as a fact checker before becoming a contributing digital editor in 2015. She has also held positions as a contributing editor at The Points Guy and the NYC cities editor at DuJour Magazine. In addition to Travel + Leisure, her writing has appeared in Architectural Digest, Surface Magazine, Brooklyn Magazine, T Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Vogue, GQ, Departures, Afar, Fodor's, Town & Country, Condé Nast Traveler, Robb Report, Hemispheres, and others. When she's not jetsetting around Italy and beyond, she can be found in Rome, enjoying some cacio e pepe or relaxing at home with her husband and two dogs. Originally from the Boston area, Laura moved to New York City in 2011 to pursue a master's degree in creative writing and translation at Columbia University. She also holds a bachelor's degree in French from Smith College. * 10+ years of experience writing and editing * Co-wrote "New York: Hidden Bars & Restaurants," an award-winning guide to New York City's speakeasy scene published by Jonglez Editions in 2015 * Contributed to "Fodor's Brooklyn," published by Penguin Random House in 2015, which won silver in the Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism competition * Contributed an essay to "Epic Hikes of Europe," published by Lonely Planet in 2021 * Updated the 2022 edition of "Fodor's Essential Italy" Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"We were based in Rome, and shot primarily in and around Rome. We got to shoot at Cinecittà Studios, which was a dream come true."
"This is your chance to see the studio that was once home to Fellini and Leone. It's still a working studio though, so you'll need to follow the guide's itinerary to the letter. She will know about Cinecittà though: its history, and its film productions, and its famous alumni. Also, Cinecittà owns every set that was built on the lot. Master artisans created them all—ancient Rome, a 1940s submarine, and fantastical, imagined worlds. They perfectly accurate to their settings, as well as pristinely preserved." - Erica Firpo, Maresa Manara
"What’s the big picture here? The Cinecittà Studios VIP tour is well organized and professional. Keep in mind this is an active film studio with ongoing productions, so you can't just roam free. The VIP tours are entirely private and you will be met directly by your guide upon arrival. How are the guides? The guide knew everything about Cinecittà, its history, and its film productions, and loved it all. She was organized and definitely was following a pre-arranged plan though, so I can't say it felt spontaneous. She was near-fluent in English, and she was patient with all questions, which was a great help. Anything you’ll be remembering weeks or months or years from now? Cinecittà owns every set that was built on the lot. Master artisans created them all—ancient Rome, a 1940s submarine, and fantastical, imagined worlds. They perfectly accurate to their settings, as well as pristinely preserved. So who will enjoy this the most? This is a great tour for anyone who wants to learn a little bit about Rome's film history as well as overall film production. Small children may get bored, though I think they would have fun in the Ancient Rome piazza." - Erica Firpo
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