Spanish  Steps​

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By Dion Protani

Latest update: 10 September 2023

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The Spanish Steps is a monumental stairway in Rome city centre which opened to the public in 1725. The 135 steps connect Piazza di Spagna at the bottom to the Trinità dei Monti church at the top.

This is one of the busiest areas of Rome and a favourite meeting point. At the bottom of the steps is the famous Barcaccia Fountain while at the top there's an obelisk and the Spagna Metro station. 

Spanish Steps, Rome

Spanish Steps, Rome

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In one of Italy's most vivacious city's, the Spanish Steps mark one of Rome's trendiest meeting places. Piazza di Spagna at the lower end of the monumental staircase is a hive of activity day and night, one of the busiest places in Rome. 

Adding to its overall appeal are embellishments such as Bernini's Barcaccia Fountain, built in 1629 and of the Baroque master's most famous pieces of work. The Piazza is ornamented with giant palm trees while a walk to the top of the Steps brings you to the 14 metre high Sallustiano Obelisk. From the area at the top of the Steps it's just a short walk to the expansive park area of Villa Borghese. 

The Steps are one of the easiest places in Rome to reach as they're served by the Spagna Metro station, a four minute journey from Rome Termini Train Station. 

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Scalinata di Trinità dei Monti

City: Rome

Province: Metropolitan City of Rome

Region: Lazio

Completed: 1725

Nearest Metro stop: Spagna - Line A - 50 m - 1 minute walk​​

Close by: Villa Borghese, Piazza del Popolo, Ara Pacis, River Tiber

​​Recommended accommodation: Hotel Artemide

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