The famous plaza at the bottom of the even more famous Spanish steps in Rome is noted by its a little boat shaped fountain and one of the few in the city whose water does not recirculate and allows you to Refresh your water bottle after a long hike up-and-down the steps. There is even a little stepping area provided that lets you get up to the little boat and fill your water bottle. This spot is very crowded with hustle and bustle and of course with people trying to take advantage of unwitting tourists either by selling them a photo a selfie stick or simply stealing their wallet. Enjoy the view but don't take too long, there is a wonderful gelato shop just on the other side of the square that has a very clean bathroom and in on site attendant who is cleaning up after every person who uses it stop in there and refresh. read more

Can you say Roman Holiday? When we arrived late in the evening we were eager to start our trip since we only had a week in Rome. We were jet-lagged so after a late night Risotto dinner we walked to the Spanish steps where I called my sister and said, "Guess where I'm at!" I'm all about following the "steps" of my favorite movies where I can relive my favorite scenes, Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck were standing here! The only people that can't appreciate the sights are those who are not movie/literature aficionados or are clueless about history. Read up to enjoy otherwise you're standing there clueless wondering what all the fuss is about while the rest of us are basking in our moments! I'm in Rome for my birthday and I'm here to see every bit of it. Take your camera out it's time to start your vacation! read more

Piazza di Spagna is one of the most famous beautiful and famous squares in Roma, Italy. Located at the bottom of the Spanish Steps, Piazza di Spagna is the gathering spot for tourists, vendors, and scam artists. Take a few photos or enjoy a cone of gelato in the public square, but keep an eye on your valuables and do not accept roses or bracelets from anyone. It is not uncommon to hear street performers, singing and children playing in the fountain. Points of interest in this square include: Trinità dei Monti Keats-Shelley Memorial House Giorgio De Chirico House Column of the Immaculate Conception Fountain of the Babuino Spanish Steps Fontana della Barcaccia Personally, I find most of the stores and restaurants in Piazza di Spagna are geared for the tourists so I don't linger in this square very long. read more

Overrated and overrun by tourists...but I'm a bit biased being a fan of the movie "Roman Holiday." :D Go early in the morning to actually be able see the Spanish Steps without the hordes of tourists sprawled all over. read more

Three stars?!? WTF?!? How in the world could this spot be rated so harshly? Perhaps because most tourists only experience it during tourist hours, when it is most congested, hot, sticky, noisy.........the times that I always avoid it. This spot is best experienced, in my opinion, either late at night and definitely into the wee hours of the sunrise, especially with good friends and a bottle of chianti in mano. At those hours, you hang with mostly locals drinking, smoking, singing, kissing, laughing and living, while breathing in molto amore. It's the Italian way. Stick around long enough into the morning and then stroll over to Caffe Greco for a cappuccino or stroll back to your room at Hotel Piccolo. Check out the pic. Che bella vita, la vita Romana. Au!! read more

Piazza di Spagna - View from below at about 5am. - Public Plazas Near Me - Rome, RM

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Nice plaza featuring lots of people a cool fountain featuring a sinking boat, the Spanish Embasy...ok all most prople care about is the staircase up to the church. Lots of people going up and down, sitting, chatting, good people watching and lots of shoppers with their bags from the high end shops in the area, The steps are well stairs, for me the setting made the site, Then it was off to keep walking to the next plaza then back to my hotel...ok I got lost of the way but figured it out. read more

The Piazza di Spagna is one of the most famous landmarks in Rome. It's where the world renowned Spanish Steps begin. It's a great place to relax and people watch. The scenery is beautiful as well, which makes for great photo opportunities. It was very crowded when I visited this summer. The piazza is home to many boutique shops like Valentino. So, if you want to shop for some high end clothing or jewelry, this piazza is the place to visit. The only downside is that there are a lot of street vendors trying to aggressively sell you their merchandise. I guess that goes with the territory of being a popular tourist attraction. If you visit Rome, you should definitely put the Piazza di Spagna on your list of places to visit. read more

Piazza di Spagna - At the famous Spanish Steps - Public Plazas Near Me - Rome, RM

Our hotel was just above the Spanish Steps but I just don't get the attraction here. It's just a bunch of steps that require me to go up and down in order to eat. Lol I am sure the movies make it more of a draw to people but there are so many other cool places to see in this town. read more

Lovely spot to take pictures and sit down on the steps to grab a bite to eat. This area is veryyyy touristy with people from all over the world speaking all different types of languages. It's also an area for shopping if you like spending high fashion/designer money. Shops include Valentino, Prada, Dior, Gucci, Guess, Ralph Lauren, and more. Probably wouldn't come back here again as there's not much to do besides taking pictures and shopping but I'm glad I can say I've been. read more

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The Spanish steps are supposedly a must step when in Rome... So I did as the Romans, er Spaniards? There are street vendors everywhere, its congested and frankly unimpressive. The street leading into the steps is better in my opinion. read more

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Yes, definitely come here in the early morning or late night as others have mentioned. For the best pictures, come in the morning. The church at the top is nothing special, especially if you have the Vatican as part of your itinerary. Take some time and hang out at the bottom of the steps, taking in the scene and vibe. Yes, it is uber touristy, but hey, what can you expect. The street that runs away from the stairs is like a Rodeo Drive, lots of high end shopping and fun to walk down. Enjoy! read more

When I was in college, I had a poster of the Spanish Steps on my wall in the dorm. It covered up the cracks in the brick. Someday I was gonna go there. So flash forward oh, 20 or so years, and I'm with my husband on our second day in Rome. I'm picturing the steps as oh so romantic, empty, he and I walking up the steps hand in hand. Wasn't like that. i was exhausted, we had just done a whirlwind of museums and walking, and he was hyped up on his second or third latte of the day ( this was the first thing I learned to ask for in Italian, "due latte per favore". I got really good at it). He ran up the steps between all the bodies and left me in the dust. Ok. I plopped down on a step next to a boy with a guitar and thanked my lucky stars I had good shoes on. Achy feet even with good shoes. So, the steps are teeming with Italian life. People watching is fun. Watch for pick pockets. Small children will ask you for money. Italian men might pinch your butt or tell you you have pretty blue eyes, or both. Your husband may or may not come back eventually with reports of gelato down the street and pictures from the top. Mine did come back. Not the romantic, perfectly lit steps of my poster, but not half bad, eh? read more

We met a tour group in Piazza Di Spagna but checked out the piazza beforehand. This piazza was extremely busy and people where everywhere. I felt slightly concerned for my belongings while walking around. I know pick pocketers love this area so beware. The main attraction here seems to be the Spanish Steps. Long ago there weren't any stairs and people use to walk up a giant slope, and if you wanted to reach the other side you would have to walk around the hill and the go up. I'll be honest when I say I don't understand the draw to the steps. Even as a meeting place, there's so many people I don't see how you could find someone. We sat on the steps with hundreds of others but mostly because we thought it was a thing to do. I had this vision of the Spanish Steps in my head and it was nothing like in person. I was pretty let down. I enjoyed getting the history from our tour guide but you'll only get it if you go on a tour. I would recommend seeing this in passing but I wouldn't make a special trip for it. read more

Part of a visit to Rome. Unfortunately, as we arrived, the heavens opened and the rain came down in buckets. However, that didn't spoil a nice visit to this historic area read more

My first time at this piazza was back in September 2015. It is a popular area among tourist. There are many shops around the area, so if you want to take a break then this is the best people watching spot. It is also located near the Spagna metro stop and the popular shopping street of Via del Corso. From the top of the Spanish Steps, you can see a nice view of Rome. However I have recently visited this location and most of the steps have been blocked off due to restoration purposes. There is a small section for tourist to walk up to the top though. So at least it is not completely blocked off. Great landmark with so much history. Even though most of it is closed off, it is still a wonderful place to check out if you're in the area. read more

Piazza di Spagna - September 2015 - Public Plazas Near Me - Rome, RM

The infamous Spanish Steps! They don't really have an address either because it's technically a piazza, like most others the "piazza" is the actual address/street name in Italian. So like any other tourist, we got lost and had to ask a local. The Italian guy we asked spoke English but didn't know what the "Spanish Steps" were so FYI be sure to know the Italian name of whatever destination you're going to because it definitely helps. When I asked for "Piazza di Spagna" he knew exactly where to direct us. And fortunately, the steps are located at the base of the piazza. We went at night so there were a lot of people lounging around on the steps after dinner. There's a fountain at the base of the steps and an obelisk at the top. We didn't end up walking up the steps because it was the end of the day and we were super tired from walking everywhere. Saving that trek for my next trip to Roma! read more

Piazza di Spagna - Public Plazas Near Me - Rome, RM

Piazza Venezia is so much bigger with more look at that I personally didn't understand why evens talks about this. According to my husband is one of the things that's famous because of good pr. The steps aren't really Spanish. The base of the stairs might be quarried from Spain, but the style and actual visible exterior is not. It is huge, and probably beautiful, when not competent covered in tourists. This was one of 3 things receive said to go to. It's pretty and neat, but everything in Rome is. Didn't make the top of my list, but I'm glad we saw it. read more

Piazza di Spagna - Look at those steps.... - Public Plazas Near Me - Rome, RM

Right around the corner from our Air BnB so we walked by both during the day and at night. No matter what time of day there are aggressive and extremely rude peddlers. I almost went ballistic on one who, during a clearly romantic moment with my husband at the top of the steps, felt the need to get right behind us and shine a green laser on a building in front of us and insist we buy the laser. Also shoving flowers at women is highly annoying. My husband doesn't need to buy a rose from you thank you very much. Again, all of these sights are beautiful but the peddlers just totally distract from the ambiance and experience and really soured me on the city. I'd suggest visiting here but I wouldn't hang out too long or you will surely be accosted by an aggressive peddler. read more

I loved the little quaint little square. Watch out for the peddlers though, they can get quite sneaky in pushing their wares. read more

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I'm afraid I didn't really get why the Spanish Steps are so famous. In fact, if my guidebook hadn't guided me here and pointed them out as a famous feature in Rome, it would have passed me by I think perhaps, compared to other monuments in Rome, I found it a little underwhelming in comparison. There's a little fountain in a small plaza at the bottom of the stairs, which lead up to a church at the top, which is quite plain. The view from the top is just of urban streets What reduced it to 2 stars were the presence of very aggressive street conmen who tried to force braided wristbands onto the wrists of tourist by tying them on, sometimes against physical pressure, before demanding turning nasty and demanding extortionate amounts of money for them. If the person then refused and wanted them removed, the conmen produced a wicked looking blade to remove it and I'm not sure if physical injury resulted from the removal The authorities should police this sort of activity better. I actually stared down one of these conmen Save your time and effort for places like the Trevi Fountains, St Mark's Square or the Colloseum read more

Here it is, my favorite spot in Rome... Piazza di Spagna and Spanish Steps, Scalinata Della Trinità dei Monti. It changes so much from day to night, from season to season... It's a place to meet friends and sit on the steps on hot summer day... It's a place to see stunning sunsets if you climb to the top, with whole Rome standing in silhouette against burning sky, and Villa Medici incredibly peaceful and incredibly beautiful... It's a place to listen to murmur of Fontana Della Barcaccia, or people watch, leaning against the balustrade... Its a place to steal a kiss standing next to Trinità dei Monti and to fall in love all over again... ...It's a place I want to come back to.... read more

Again, it is something to check off your bucket list like the Trevi fountain. It was again crowded but early in the day is better than later. Alot of street vendors who are seeking you to buy selfie sticks, etc. We found a shaded area under the steps to enjoy some sandwiches. Afterwards, we took photos along the steps to document that we indeed did visit this place. There are tons of stores at the base so this is another highlight is to enjoy the high living of Romans such as Chanel, Gucci, etc. read more

There were stairs...lots of them...and you climb them? Nothing like what I had expected, it honestly could be any stairs in the world. If i had walked by unknowingly they would have still been stairs...We spent exactly 7 minutes hanging out and walking up the stairs. Extremely crowded.They were iight. Did I mention they're stairs? read more

Piazza di Spagna - Public Plazas Near Me - Rome, RM

Beautiful scenery, especially at sunset! The view is from high up, so you can climb the steps and take photos of the skyline and setting sun. Unfortunately due to the obstruction of trees and other buildings you can't see the complete cityscape of Rome, i.e. no panoramic views. Some moderately pricy sit down restaurants can be found mostly at the bottom of the steps. Lots of gelato places nearby. Beware of pushy flower sellers who try to guilt guys into buying an overpriced (5 euros) stem for their ladies. read more

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One of my favorite moments in Rome was sitting along the Spanish Steps with a pretty Italian girl. Tourists filled the piazza below, half of them posing for photos. During another instance, we came during the rain. Only a handful of people were there, in comparison, and colorful umbrellas added a foreground to the magnificent staircase when viewed from the Via dei Condotti. At the top is a brilliant view of Rome. There's nothing about it that isn't five stars. There's nothing about it that isn't exquisitely romantic. read more

A must stop by place on our visit to Rome. We were a little tired of crowds at this point but still worth seeing. Lots of people trying to sell you selfie sticks. read more

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This is another one of the popular places the travel blogs would likely have recommended for your visit to Rome. It's no Colloseum or Pantheon, but it is only 0.4 miles north from the Trevi Fountain and isn't too much of a detour if you're in Rome for a few days. The Spanish steps were almost always crowded with selfie-taking tourists, people animated in what appear to be some exciting topics, and others taking a break over a smoke, which makes it a great place for people watching. In 2012, the mayor apparently passed an ordinance banning locals and tourists alike from eating and drinking (but not smoking) anywhere in Rome with "particular historic, artistic, architectonic, and cultural value," the steps included. I'm not sure if it's still being enforced, but double check before you take your gelato with you onto those steps, as it apparently involves hefty fines. +1 for smokers, -1 for everyone else. read more

Unless you go first thing in the morning, good luck catching a glimpse or getting a spot on the steps. It's pretty to see if you can see past the crowds but it's a quick photo opp and move on kind of sight. Nothing that special to be honest. Also, be extra careful with your belongings because this is another pick pocket hot spot. read more

Piazza di Spagna - The upper part of The Spanish Steps. - Public Plazas Near Me - Rome, RM

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I loved the Piazza di Spagna. What a hub of Italian life and tourism! We started at the top of the Spanish Steps. Make sure you go into the church at the top. It is beautiful and worth walking thru and making a donation. At the top of the steps, browse the artists work and get a gelato before making your descent. Even if you are not tired, cop a squat and watch the world go by. Snap a few pics of the kids playing below in the fountain - making sure they get their drink from the fountain itself. It is cute to watch the kids try not to 'fall in' as they balance to have a sip. This is as good as people watching gets! read more

Hordes! That's all I could think about as I turned the corner and saw the tons of humanity sitting all around the staircase leading up to the church. It was a hot day so of course you'd have your sunbathers squatting around the steps. I like that everyone who wanted to sit down on this iconic area, can but its at higher levels than the bottom. We marched up those steps and the view was fabulous. This reminds me of the Sacre Coeur in Paris where the steps lead up to a view of the city and there's always artists displaying their wares. I just hope I get to come back and see it with less people. I didn't notice the pick pocketing kids or gypsies but with so many people around, I see why this place is good for thieves. read more

A Mixed Bag Fontana della Barcaccia - cool! stores selling overpriced stuff people don't need - not cool... Fontana della Barcaccia - cool! house/museum of Keats and Shelley - okay Column of the Immaculate Conception - cool! Spanish Steps - meh... read more

This was a very beautiful square indeed. However, beyond that, I was left wanting for the significance. Perhaps this is my own ignorance, but I found the "wow factor" lacking. In a city full of ancient marvels and monuments, I fail to recognize why this is so highly recommended. We stayed in a nearby B&B and the Spanish Steps were only a 2 minute walk away. Good thing there was a nearby Metro Station that would take you to Vatican City or the time spent walking there would have been a complete waste. In my opinion, the nearby Piazza del Popolo was more larger, more beautiful and had cafes where you could sit, take in the live music and enjoy a glass of wine! read more

Under restoration while we were there two weeks ago. Missing the crowds made it easy to actually see the steps. Take time to see the Bernini fountain in the piazza. Then stroll the Via dei Condotti and splurge on a little something for yourself from one of the designer boutiques along the way. read more

Location: Probably about 10 minutes from Piazza Navona. Will depend on where you're coming from. If you use transit, Metro line A (Spagna) will get you there. The place: It's pretty easy to find and the street that you will walk up to get to the steps is lined with lots of stores, some of which are unaffordable unless you've won the lottery prior to your trip. At the top of the steps sits the Scalinata Della Trinita dei Monti. Personally, I can't say that this place blew me away. I mean really, they're steps - I don't see what's exciting about that. I think I would have appreciated them more, had the church at the top not been completed covered in scaffolding, along with the fountain at the bottom of the steps undergoing the same plight. I mean really - I fail to understand why the Trevi and both these sites are undergoing restoration in the middle of tourist season. There's plenty of time to restore during off-season, isn't there!? Anyway, I did visit the church and it was quite lovely and peaceful. However, with the current state of things (restoration), I would probably just skip this next time I'm in Rome. I would stop by if both the church and fountain were scaffolding-free. read more

place is incredibly busy as most the tourist places are but it's one of the must see when in Rome, just expect to be jostled around in busy seasons. Again like most famous places you hear and see on tv it doeskin quite live up to the expectation.... its really just a nice set of steps.... looking down a little street ... that's it. Nice place to grab an ice cream, sit and let your feet recover from the millions of miles walked in the city. read more

The Spanish Steps, completed in 1717, is a monumental stairway with 135 steps that climb from the Piazza di Spagna at the base to Piazza Trinita dei Monti and the church Trinita dei Monti at the top. The steps have been featured in many movies such as "Roman Holiday." The steps are a great place to burn some gelato calories or to people watch. Another must-see when in Rome. Be careful walking down the steps. The marble is slick even on a sunny day. Update...the restoration is finally complete!! read more

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The Spanish Steps or Scalinata di Trinità dei Monti in Italian is a quick must-do while in Rome. It is located in Piazza di Spagna in central Rome and consists of 135 steps that are a quick climb if you want (but not necessary). At the top of the steps is Trinità dei Monti church which you can also explore. It's always pretty crowded (day or night) but is a really quick visit and is walking distance to Trevi Fountain and Piazza del Popolo to check out after. I visited every night during my stay in Rome because it was just so easy to get to and was on my way to most of my dinners. read more

Piazza di Spagna - Base Of The Spanish Steps - Public Plazas Near Me - Rome, RM

Spansh Steps, Spanish embassy, the fountain, and the column are int his plaza. Oh also, very close to Pompi, supposedly the best tiramisu in Rome, and also very close to Spagna metro! Not a bad square to visit, especially if you like shopping. I think there are also a lot of food places around as well. This is definitely a place people will come to while in Rome because of the Spanish Steps though! read more

What a beautiful place to be at! It's really rustic and you can feel the love in the air. Always lots of people walking up and down the stairs. It's a must see while in Rome. read more

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Spanish Steps!?!?!? It's AMORE! Wait, hang on.. in espanol... erm, te amo! The first time I was here years ago, I accidentally kicked a glass bottle that shattered all over the steps one long night in rome. hmmmm Since then I have had the chance to go back and run around rome for a few more days.. minus bottle breaking. It still offers a nice view though the actual site is not nearly as impressive as others though it should be kept in the back of ones mind that it was merely a thoroughfare leading from the church, endorsed by the at the time Spanish king, found at the top of the steps to the spanish embassy located at the other end. Minus one star due to the solicitors trying to sell me touristy crap that I cant imagine needing, much less wanting. No, I dont want a squishy rubber gooey thing that I can throw at the ground and watch reform from a splat to a... a.... WOW! -_- read more