All liars and boasters, as well as those who enjoy embellishing stories, should keep away from the medallion placed under the porch of Santa Maria in Cosmedin. This big mouth would sever an arm straight away! It has of course given its name to this square, situated where Rome cattle market once was. The square is surrounded by a variety of Classical, medieval and Baroque monuments, with umbrella pines, bay trees and oleanders making for a delightful scene.