A pampered, overprotected princess (a radiant Hepburn, in her first major Hollywood role) goes on a highly publicized tour across Europe. After escaping her handlers, she falls asleep on a public bench, only to be revived by a dashingly handsome American reporter (Peck) assigned to cover her Roman press conference. Featuring such picturesque Roman landmarks as the Spanish Steps and the Mouth of Truth, as well as dazzling costume design courtesy of the legendary Edith Head, Wyler’s rhapsodic sojourn through the Eternal City made Hepburn an Oscar winner and an instant icon.