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Piazza Di Spagna is where the famouse Spanish Steps and The Trinitre Dei Monti begin. Trinita is the one of the most imposing Franciscan churches in the city. From the cupola of the church you have amazing view of the hole Rome. The church is from the 16th century. Leave a Comment
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The 2nd time I visited Rome, the top of the Spanish Steps were just down the block from my hotel. Not only are they beautiful but a favorite hangout for many people. (Lots of Tourists)
At the bottom of the steps are men selling flowers. Be careful of them they are very pushy and TOUCHY! You must give them a firm no and walk away otherwise they will not stop badgering you. Leave a Comment
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The Trinità dei Monti is a beautiful French church located on a hill overlooking the small piazza della Trinità dei Monti. From this square, you have an nice view over Rome.
The gothic church with a renaissance facade has two bell-towers. Inside, several paintings decorate the different chapels. Among them are two works by Daniele da Volterra, a pupil of Michelangelo.
Its location on top of the Spanish Steps and the rosy color make the Trinità dei Monti a well-known landmark in Rome. Leave a Comment
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The piazza di Spagna is one of the most popular meeting places in Rome. It is also one of the most visually pleasing squares. The combination of a monumental staircase, an obelisk and a rosy church draws photographers to the square.
The church is connected to the Piazza di Spagna via a long staircase, known as the Scalinata della Trinità dei Monti or Spanish Steps. The idea of connecting the church with the Piazza di Spagna originates from the 17th century.
The elegant staircase consists of 137 steps over twelve different flights. It has an irregular albeit symmetric structure. It is especially beautiful in May, when it is decorated with azaleas. Leave a Comment
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I must say I think the Spanish Steps are highly overrated and given way too much priority over many better and more interesting sights in Rome. Sure, they're nice, and if they were in a lesser city then I'm sure they'd be the main attraction, but this is ROME! There are hundreds if not thousands of beautiful and historic places to visit here, and if you only have a short time in Rome then there are plenty of better ways to spend it. The one time of year when they're worth a visit is in April and May, when the steps are covered with red and white azaleas. Beyond that, they're just a set of steps.
For those of you who want a little history of this place, the Spanish Steps are not really Spanish at all; they're French. They were built in 1725 by a French architect Francesco de Sanctis to lead up to the French church at the top of the hill. The church is called Trinita dei Monti; notice that one of Rome's obelisks stands in front of it, though it is an ancient Roman copy and not an Egyptian original. The name Spanish Steps comes from the Piazza de Spagna at the foot of the steps, which in turn is named for the Spanish embassy that stands in the Piazza to the right of the steps. This is not the Spanish embassy to Italy however; rather, it is the Spanish embassy to the Vatican, which is recognised as a separate nation. Directions: Southeast of Piazza del Popolo; the 'Spagna' stop on the A metro line will bring you here.
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This famous fountain located on Spiazza Di Spagna. It was made in 17 century and it’s lively representation of a large boat which is sinking and spouting water from both stern and prow.
Well, when I saw this fountain at the first, it was looking to small. Leave a Comment
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Well... everybody who comes to Rome for the first time wants to see Piazza di Spagna (Spanish Steps). Those beautiful staircases dominated by the Trinità dei Monti church, the azaleas (only from mid-April to mid-May), the fountain, the people, the street vendors... it's dizzying. And although beautiful, not my favourite part of Rome. Even during low season, the place is mobbed.
Although the Trinità dei Monti church and Piazza di Spagna has been paid for by the French, The square has been named after the Spanish embassy to the Pontifical States that was based here.
To me, the Steps and the square are best approached from the church either coming from Piazza Barberini or the Pincio garden. The Trinità dei Monti is a beautiful, baroque-style church built mainly in the 16th century and designed by Carlo Maderno. It's a great stop to take a break from the Roman sun and look at the painting (search for the "Assumption" from da Voltera where this pupil of Michelangelo painted his master in the scene).. The square and steps were built later by architect Francesco de Sanctis between 1723 and 1725, In front of the church, you will notice many street vendors selling any kind of stuff: painting, jewelry, food and drinks, postcards... Admire the view from the ballustrade and take in the Steps... you'll realize how crowded it is ;o).
Now, avoid walking on people's hand or feet when going down... It used to be a place for artists and models to be picked up and well... it's still a place to be picked up... To see and be seen. Just give in, buy a gelato and enjoy!
At the end of the staircase is Fontana della Barcaccia, the Little Boat Fountain. It is not known which one of the Berninis (Pietro the father or Gianlorenzo, the more famous son) created the fountain (maybe they both worked on it). You'll often find lots of people there cooling off. The water is drinkable and it's a good idea to refill. Leave a Comment Directions: Metro Line A, Spagna Station
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While it did not actually enthrall me to visit the Spanish Steps, most tourist come here to hang out on the steps that lead up to a 16th century church. The Steps are more a place for locals and tourist alike to socialize than an actual attraction. However it does have interesting shopping in the vicinity and this is the only reason I came here more than once. For your information, the reason they are called the Spanish Steps is that the Spanish Embassy is on this piazza. Leave a Comment
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In fact called "Scalinata di Trinita dei Monti" (1722) are the wide steps leading to one of the thousands of churches in Rome - Trinita dei Monti. This is a place where, supposedly, citizens of modern age Rome used to rest and have a (long) chat. Seems to me that these days if you count the people on the steps you will find more tourists than actual residents of Rome :) Anyway, this is also a must do: stay a while on the steps, close your eyes and stare into the sun, then open eyes and look at the crowds of tourists. Leave a Comment
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Both the steps and the Piazza got their name from the Spanish Embassy which I believe is located in the piazza. If you come here in the summer the stairs are divided by rows of flowers. The beautiful church of Trinita dei Monti lies at the top of the stairs. At the bottom of the stairs is the Fontana della Barcaccia (Fountain of the old boat) by Pietro Bernini.
This place is a gathering spot for tourists, with people sitting on the steps and watching the other (tourists :-) ) go by. Leave a Comment
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