The Spanish Steps

Written by Philippa Burne, UK, August 2011

RECOMMENDATION Keywords:
Cultural Experience, Good for Kids, People Watching, Tip - What to See & Do, Monument - Historical

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Comment from Philippa Burne

Gracefully designed and good for a rest and people watching, I admit I was not overwhelmed by the Spanish Steps the first time I saw them. There seemed to be a lot of traffic, a lot of chaos, and too much grime and rubbish.

However, after staying nearby and passing through the area everyday, along with my progressive understanding that the glory of modern Rome is its very chaos and grime; I came to love them. I was there in spring, and lovely purple-pink flowers dotted the steps. The fountain, Barcaccia, the sinking boat at the foot of the steps soon became a welcoming sight, like a friend always just happily burbling away no matter what mayhem is going on nearby.

Editor's Note: This recommendation was taken from our Rome Things To Do blog. Visit the original post to continue reading the full post and to learn more about things to do in Rome.

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