Can This Love Be Translated Italy Filming Locations by Route

Can This Love Be Translated? Italy Filming Locations, Mapped by Route from Rome to Perugia

Twelve real Italian sites from the drama are best seen city by city across Rome, Siena, and Perugia rather than crammed into a single day.

If you want to see the Italy filming locations in one trip, the most realistic way is to move city by city: Rome, the Lazio hill towns, Siena, and Perugia. The Italian leg of Can This Love Be Translated? was shot between ancient ruins and medieval alleys, so scene order would send you back and forth.

This list covers 12 places confirmed by the national filming portal, tourism boards, and local reporting, grouped by city. Within one city most spots connect on foot, but travel between cities takes real time.

How we chose

Only real places with filming confirmed by official material or reporting.
Grouped by city and arranged in walkable order.
Spots with limited access, such as churches and theaters, carry separate cautions.

For a first visit, start at No. 1 in Rome, then pick up Siena from No. 4 and Perugia from No. 9. Fees and hours are as of September 2026 and may change.

Baths of Caracalla

Roman bathhouse walls and foundations still stand here as an archaeological site, and the drama used it to open its Italy leg. It is an easy transit ride from central Rome, so it suits day one. Expect long walks, so bring water and a hat. Some areas can close for events, so check the official site for opening notes as of September 2026.

Civita di Bagnoregio

A medieval village on eroding volcanic rock, reachable only across a long pedestrian bridge, it suited the story's emotional turn. A day trip from Rome needs several transit connections, so leave generous travel time. The bridge slopes and the alleys have steps, so wear comfortable shoes. Confirm which areas are open through official channels.

Cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore

A Catholic cathedral in the old center of Civita Castellana, named as a filming location by Italy's national filming portal. It still holds mass, so you can't wander in like at a typical sight. It pairs well with Civita di Bagnoregio on a Lazio hill-town day. Recheck mass times and dress and photo rules before visiting.

Piazza del Campo

The main stage of the Siena leg. The sloping, fan-shaped square is ringed by the town hall and alleys, and most Siena spots on this list are a reasonable walk away, so it makes a good starting point. During the Palio horse race, access and crowds change a lot, so check event dates before planning and avoid or prepare for that period.

Teatro dei Rozzi

A working theater in Siena's historic district, a short walk from Piazza del Campo. The big variable is that it isn't a drop-in sight: you can see the interior only when a performance or tour is scheduled. Check the official site for a public event on your date first. If none is listed, viewing the exterior is the realistic plan.

Torre del Mangia

This tower rises above Piazza del Campo as the emblem of Siena's skyline and served as a landmark in the city-view shots. It connects directly to the square, so it combines easily with a Campo visit. The climb is a narrow staircase and timed entry may apply, so consider your stamina and tickets. Prices and hours change; check official pages.

Loggia dei Nove

This arcaded gallery above the town hall, overlooking Siena's rooftops and hills, appeared in the filming. It links to the Palazzo Pubblico visitor route, so it makes a neat loop with the Torre del Mangia and Piazza del Campo. What a ticket covers can vary, so confirm how far you can go through official channels before buying.

Contrada della Torre

Among Siena's 17 Palio districts, the backstreets of the Torre district were used for filming. They are close to Piazza del Campo, but this is a neighborhood where people live before it is a sight. Skip loud voices and long photo sessions. As the last stop of a Siena walking day, it offers a calm contrast to the busier places.

Piazza IV Novembre

The central square of the Perugia leg gathers the Fontana Maggiore, the Palazzo dei Priori, and the cathedral. Since Siena to Perugia is a separate trip, making this your first stop helps you grasp the city's layout. Expect many steps and slopes, so plan an unhurried pace, and check the day's events, which can change scenery and crowds.

Via Alessi

A narrow historic-district street confirmed through local filming permits and regional tourism material in Perugia. It continues on foot from Piazza IV Novembre, so it slots into a Perugia route easily. Cars and shop access are part of daily life, so rather than stopping mid-street for photos, walk slowly and follow posted signs on site.

Piazza Matteotti

Umbria's tourism board presents this square as a signature Perugia location. Government offices and shops sit side by side, so weekdays and holidays feel very different. It follows on from Via Alessi and fits a walking route. Shop hours vary by day, so if you plan to shop or eat, pick your day first and verify hours officially.

Piazza Italia Arcade

An arcade next to Perugia's provincial government building, striking for its repeating arches and shaded walkway. It sits well as the final stop of a Perugia route. Because it adjoins public offices, a short look suits better than a long shoot, and access may be limited during office hours, so check before visiting.

How to choose

If this is your first time, open the Rome leg with No. 1, the Baths of Caracalla, and if you can spend a full day, combine No. 2, Civita di Bagnoregio, with No. 3, the Cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore, into a hill-town route. To see the most in one place, Siena, with Nos. 4 to 8, is the most efficient, while Perugia, Nos. 9 to 12, suits an atmospheric city stroll.

When comparing, look at three things: whether a place is open, travel time between cities, and walking distance. Information reflects the research date and may change, so please check official channels before visiting.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see all the Italy filming locations in one day?

No. They are spread over Rome (1), the Lazio hill towns (2), Siena (5), and Perugia (4), so covering them in a day isn't realistic. Allow half a day to a full day per city, and count Civita di Bagnoregio's pedestrian-bridge access as extra travel time.

Are the film sets or props still there?

Mostly no. These are working city spaces and ruins, so no filming decoration remains. Plazas, churches, and theaters still serve their original functions, so go for the architecture and the feel of the streets.

Can I freely enter the cathedral and theater interiors?

The Cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore follows mass times and dress rules, and Teatro dei Rozzi opens only for performances or tours. Check the official website for access before you go.

How should I combine the Siena locations?

Around Piazza del Campo, Teatro dei Rozzi, the Torre del Mangia, the Loggia dei Nove, and Contrada della Torre are all within walking distance. Start at the square, see the tower and loggia, and finish in the Torre district backstreets for one tidy loop.

How do you get into Civita di Bagnoregio?

It sits on eroding rock and is entered only on foot across a long pedestrian bridge. A day trip from Rome needs several transit connections, so allow plenty of time and bring comfortable shoes for the sloped bridge.

Is it okay to visit Siena during the Palio?

Access routes and crowds around Piazza del Campo change a lot during the Palio. Check the event dates first, and either avoid that period or plan around the changes.

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