Spanish Steps
- Address:Piazza di Spagna, Rome
- Hours:Open all day, every day
- Admission:Free
Good Place to Shop, People Watching, Popular with Locals, Plaza / Square
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The famous Spanish Steps lead from the Piazza di Spagna up to the Trinita Church. The staircase was constructed between 1723 and 1725 in the Roman Baroque style and is the longest and widest in Europe. The design is an elegant series of ramps with 138 steps in a fan or butterfly wing shape. In May, they are particularly beautiful when the ramps of the staircase are covered in spring flowers.
Architecture aside, what makes the Spanish Steps a favorite spot to hang out is the people watching. It's a place for tourists and locals to sit and enjoy the spectacle of Rome life.
The adjacent Piazza di Spagna is surrounded by wonderful tea rooms and cafes as well as being adjacent to some of the best shopping streets in Rome.
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This was the best and most creative way I could imagine being able to see the city. The guide was amazing, and I wish I could do a bike tour of every new place I visited.
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This walking tour covered the various squares and piazzas. The guide was excellent and very knowledgeable.
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