Cinecittà Studios is a legendary film studio that is known as Hollywood on the Tevere. It had its golden age in the 1960s when great American film producers came to Rome, requiring the use of the city's studios for their works. Cinecittà was founded in 1937 by Mussolini and many famous actors have walked through the entrance on Via Tuscolana. Fellini created his masterpieces here, Sergio Leone brought his spaghetti westerns to life in these studios, and many of the industry greats have been on these sets. Cinecittà now plays host to several foreign productions. A visit to Cinecittà Studios offers film enthusiasts and tourists alike a fascinating journey through the history of cinema.
