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Scalinata di Trinità dei Monti

3.8 (43 reviews)

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Chunjai K.

I was felt in love with the architecture of Rome. Every place I visited is full of story and arts. Millions of tourists all around the world, so the Church probably have to put unwelcoming bouncer at the door to curse out another human being that he decided, they weren't allowed to go inside the church. As one of the most popular places, they should have better person working there to be better represent of such a holy loving place.

Scalinata di Trinità dei Monti (aka Spanish Steps) from the Fountain of the Longboat
Michael S.

On my Roman Holiday, I played the role of Audrey Hepburn (and my wife became Gregory Peck) ... while enjoying some gelato at the iconic Spanish Steps (Scalina Spagna) before getting to "do just whatever I'd like the whole day long!" Officially known as Scalinata di Trinità dei Monti, these steep 135 steps connecting Piazza di Spagna at the base to the Trinità dei Monti church at the top are considered the widest steps in Europe ... and a must visit for any first-timers to Rome. The steps were built in 1723-1725 based on a design by Baroque Italian architect Francesco de Sanctis. At the time, the church (La Trinité-des-Monts) was French while the plaza below was Spanish territory and site of the Embassy of Spain. A focal point of Piazza di Spagna is the famous Fontana della Barcaccia (Fountain of the Old Boat) credited to Pietro Bernini. It doesn't take long to climb the steps snapping pics along the way ... so you don't need to plan a lot of time for your visit; however, do plan to visit ... and take lots of photos like all the other romantic lovers and gelato lickers.

Monica O.

Again, living my Roman Holiday while I Rome I had to see the Spanish Steps, ((Italian: Scalinata di Trinità dei Monti). The Spanish Steps are a set of steps climbing a steep slope between the Piazza di Spagna at the base and Piazza Trinità dei Monti, dominated by the Trinità dei Monti church at the top. And millions of people come to see the Spanish Steps, which look like, well marbled steps. I 1st went to the Spanish Steps in the late afternoon and hundreds of people where around, it makes for great people watching, but not good if you wanted a picture of you sitting on the steps. So we went back before sunrise and it was just amazing watching the colors of the sky change behind the church and the sunlight hit the Spanish Steps. It was quite breathtaking. I'm so happy I went back at sunrise.

Benny H.

A little church that connects from the famous Spanish steps. No photos allowed inside, but I was able to sneak one in for everyone on Yelp. The steps are a marvel to behold and the church is pretty awe inspiring, but so are many others in the area. The area is packed with people, but the church actually has a lot of space. A nice little place to visit, but nothing you really need to go to.

Mark M.

What a place to admire and people watch. It's nice to just relax here, especially sitting around the fountain. It's a busy place with a lot of people and I enjoyed all of it. Many shops here too selling different merchandise and great tasting treats!

Albert P.

Located at the top of the famous Spanish steps this beautiful church has one of the nicest marble reliefs I have seen that depicts Christ being brought down off the cross and his body being attended to by his devout followers. The view from the steps of this church are nice and worth a pause after Hiking up the 138 steps from the plaza below. A church worth stepping in to and spending 30 minutes of reverence as you continue either to or from the Spanish steps.

Trinità dei Monti  January 2020
Michael U.

The Spanish Steps are a butterfly-shaped staircase in Rome that draws a big crowd thanks to great views from the top. Occupying a steep slope between Piazza di Spagna at the base and Piazza Trinità dei Monti up top, the Trinità dei Monti Church also warrants a look for its elaborate interior designed by the French state during the 16th Century.

Trinità dei Monti Church at the top of the Spanish Steps. (April 2012)
Michelle M.

My husband and I visited Rome in mid-April so we were able to avoid the majority of the crowds at the Spanish Steps. It started to rain as we were walking down the steps so we were able to get some nice pictures without flocks of tourists around. The Spanish steps only consist of 138 steps, but this is the widest staircase in Europe. If you've walked the narrow streets in Italy you can really appreciate how spacious this area feels. The Trinità dei Monti church sits at the top of the steps. TIP: Watch out for pickpockets and scam artists. Do not accept gifts of roses or friendship bracelets from anyone!

Matt H.

Do not get me wrong the history behind these steps is quite interesting but the viewing of these steps is nothing special. I would recommend taking the walk over to the steps if you are visiting Trevi Fountain, but do not go out of your way to see just the steps. There is a metro station right near by so if you are running through Spagna on metro A, hop off and check them out.

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Kevin W.

Scalinata di Trinità dei Monti AKA the Spanish Steps. The steps starts at Piazza di Spagna right in front of the Fontana della Barcaccia. The steps take you to Trinità dei Monti, a church. We grabbed a sandwich and sat on the steps and just people watched. Very busy with tourist and people walking the steps so make sure you sit off to the side if you can. The climb is only 135 steps. Worth the trip up. I enjoyed looking down at the fountain and watching people just scrambling around.

Dembe N.

A lot of my friends suggested to go during day time - I didn't like it, too many people but during evening hours still a lot of people but you have a plenty of breading room. Would recommend to go and clime up to the stairs ;)

Offerings for loved ones inside the church
Axley Z.

The church at the top of the Spanish steps in Rome is named Trinità dei Monti. A beautiful church with stunning outdoor views.

Standing in front of the Spanish Steps.
Mikel W.

These were interesting to see for the history and the nice view on top. I personally wouldn't go out of my way for them, but they're walking distance from the Trevi Fountain.

View from the top down. Doesn't look like anything special.

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Chiesa di Sant' Ignazio di Loyola - Outside of Chiesa di Sant' Ignazio di Loyola in Rome, Italy  (pic taken on Tues. 09/30/2025)

Chiesa di Sant' Ignazio di Loyola

4.9(29 reviews)
0.8 kmCentro Storico

A lil bit of a wait to use the mirror but well worth. The line goes pretty fast as along as you…read moredon't have millennials taking picture after pictures. Just walk up , have some common courtesy and take your pic so the line can keep moving quickly

To think, I almost avoided visiting this STUNNING 17th-century church - Chiesa di Sant' Ignazio di…read moreLoyola, when visiting Rome, Italy (09/25/2025 - 10/01/2025) because it is Tik-Tok and IG "famous" for being the "mirrored church" to take an iconic selfie... yes, you read that correctly..iconic selfie. I was for sure it was going to be crowded w/ social media influencers and I was correct..it was crowded but don't let that deter you from seeing this historical beauty! Chiesa di Sant' Ignazio di Loyola is known as the "mirrored church" because it has a mirror strategically placed to see the beautiful painted ceiling fresco. (see pics & videos included in this review from my visit on Tuesday 09/30/2025 - at 10:56am) It also has a painted illusion of having a real soaring dome on a flat ceiling - very cool for sure and does make you look twice just to confirm it's indeed an illusion! Here are a few helpful fyi(s) that I wanted to pass along: --- - long line for the mirror right as you enter the church - if there is a line of people waiting for the mirror, you don't have to wait in that line if you don't want to take a selfie w/ the mirror and are only wanting to see the church...as someone else mentioned in a previous review, you can get creative w/ taking a selfie w/ the beautiful ceiling. My hubby & I took our selfie pic while we were sitting in the pew and used a timer on our phone (see pic included). ---- visit early to avoid the crowds & to fully enjoy your experience at this church Avoid the crowds so you can really take in how detailed and beautiful the architecture and paintings are. Trust me, you'll enjoy your experience so much more w/ less people. ---- it's free to visit but do bring some money w/ you to give as an offering --- just a reminder to be respectful when visiting because it is a holy place Chiesa di Sant' Ignazio di Loyola truly is something special and of the MANY Rome basilica's I've explored during my 2 visits to Rome, it is now my FAVORITE basilica thus far. Hope this info helps. :)) Rebecca visiting Rome, Italy from Austin, Texas (USA) 09/25/2025 - 10/01/2025

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Chiesa di Sant' Ignazio di Loyola - Inside lighting

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Chiesa di Sant' Ignazio di Loyola
Chiesa di Sant' Ignazio di Loyola

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Colosseo - Arch of Constantine

Colosseo

4.6(1.1k reviews)
1.9 kmAventino

The Colosseum is the most incredible thing I've ever seen on this planet. Nothing prepares you for…read morestanding in front of it in real life. The scale, the power, the history, everything about it is absolutely breathtaking. You can feel the history the moment you step inside. Knowing what happened there centuries ago gives you literal shivers. It's emotional, intense, and awe-inspiring all at once. Every stone tells a story, and it makes you feel so small in the best way possible. This is not just a landmark, it's an experience that stays with you forever. If you come to Rome and don't see the Colosseum, you missed everything. Rating: 10/10 -- unforgettable, unreal, legendary

Holy shit, the Colosseum. It's one of the craziest things I've ever seen, a massive historical…read moremarvel, a monument to human ingenuity and cruelty, the highs and lows of our entire existence. You have to see it before you die. No photograph, no movie, can fully conjure the real thing. Its scale, its majesty, the psychic bridge it provides to a violent and fascinating past. Standing in the Colosseum is about as close as I've gotten to time travel. We booked a three-hour tour with Crown Tours, covering the Forum, Palatine Hill, and the Colosseum. This was definitely the way to go. I loved both the simplified logistics and the live, on-site history lesson. That said, if you're not the guided tour type, the Colosseum does kind of speak for itself. We went around noon on a Friday during low season, when it was busy but nowhere near peak crowding. I imagine a summertime visit with kids would be pretty uncomfortable. But the Colosseum is worth a fair amount of physical suffering. Maybe not being mauled and eaten by lions, but definitely a little body odor and heat. The Colosseum is both the largest standing amphitheater in the world and the largest ancient amphitheater ever built. These may be the least surprising facts I've ever read on Wikipedia. The place is named for its colossal size, and honestly that alone would make it worth visiting. The size, though, is maybe its third or fourth most notable feature. The architecture is iconic. I was about to start describing it, but everyone knows what the Colosseum looks like: it looks like the Colosseum. It looks both more and less like the Colosseum up close and from within. I don't remember the striations in the travertine walls from any history books. The interior is breathtaking. Our guide sat us down and we gawked at the tiered seating and arena of this enormous world wonder, a place that once accommodated some 50,000 spectators for any given event, where an estimated 400,000 people and a million animals met violent ends. It's kind of wild that any of this was a) allowed and b) how people got their kicks, but the enthusiasm for brutality is comprehensible enough in 2025. I know exactly who would be in the stands with popcorn, watching people whose lives hold no value for them fighting to the death. Our tour ended on the ground floor of the Colosseum, and we wandered the upper level on our own, looking down at the arena and the exposed underground, which required its own ticket and didn't seem to have many visitors. We visited the gift shop and bought a postcard for our kids, though I don't quite know how to explain this place to our five- and three-year-old sons. I hope to bring them in person one day, when they're older and more knowledgeable about the ways of the world. There might be heat, there might be crowds, but they'll have to see the Colosseum.

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Colosseo - Four floor levels, height = Washington Monument. Seating was based on social status, wealth, and gender. Women on the top tier. Smh :(

Four floor levels, height = Washington Monument. Seating was based on social status, wealth, and gender. Women on the top tier. Smh :(

Colosseo
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Campo dè Fiori - Outdoor Cafe

Campo dè Fiori

4.1(106 reviews)
1.4 kmCentro Storico

Wow I love the Campo de Fiori. The name means the field of flowers, because it used to be a field…read moreof flowers and vegetable gardens here before it became this square. Unfortunately from the 16th to 19th century this place became a public execution site. Yikes. The most famous execution was Giordano Bruno in 1600, in which there is now a statue in his honor for freedom of thought. Happy thoughts, happy thoughts. Pass forward to present day. This area is lively with the open air markets where you can find vendors selling produce, flowers, spices, cheese, and artisanal goods. My boyfriend and I came here to explore the live market and also to look for souvenirs to bring home. The vendors here are really aggressive and I would have enjoyed it more if they gave me space to look instead of hound me to buy buy buy. Like chill dude can I look at what I'm buying. Sigh. We were here til closing time and even get to see how the vendors efficiently and quickly packed up their stalls and belongings to wrap up for the day. And of course... a great area to enjoy some gelato.

We're at Campo de' Fiori, Rome's oldest market and possibly the most enthusiastic display of…read moretourist traps per square meter. Once a site for public executions (Bruno's brooding statue still watches over), it now specializes in overpriced pasta and garlic braids. It's more performance art than produce. Vendors heckle, truffle oil flows freely, and yes, someone will try to sell you limoncello in a boot. I walked through as part of a food tour, which felt like the right way to enjoy the chaos, briefly, and with snacks elsewhere. Not the best market in Rome, but definitely the most theatrical.

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Campo dè Fiori
Campo dè Fiori

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Spanish Steps - Spanish Steps

Spanish Steps

4.5(81 reviews)
0.0 kmCentro Storico

The Spanish Steps are absolutely breathtaking!!…read more The Spanish Steps connect the Piazza di Spagna below with the stunning Trinità dei Monti church above. The Trinità dei Monti is worth a visit when you're here, it's full of history, artwork and phenomenal statues. The area around the Spanish Steps are chock full of fabulous restaurants and high end shops. The views from the top after climbing the 135 steps are glorious. You can see the Spanish embassy in the square below from the terraces above. We ate at a local Trattoria that did not disappoint. It has became a cultural hub for artists, writers and royalty. A luxury shopping landmark, and a quintessential symbol of Roman glamour, culture, and social life. I've been before and will come back. Such a sight to see and I LOVE Italy!!

With the planters of flowers leading to the church and old buildings on the sides, it looks…read morepicturesque. The 135 steps had some landings along the way. Fortunately, in spite of the tourists, there was some room to walk on the stairs although it would be nicer if people moved to the side instead of just stopping and standing on the stairs or in the middle of a landing. Other than saying you climbed the steps, I wasn't sure of the big attraction. The view from the top was okay but not a panoramic view of the city. Go to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Vittoriano monument for a fantastic view of Rome. Much higher climb but it is also offers a free view from the balconies including the Colosseum.

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Spanish Steps - Lovely statue

Lovely statue

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Torre Argentina - cat sanctuary

Torre Argentina

4.3(49 reviews)
1.3 kmCentro Storico

We spent an afternoon wandering around Rome, making our way through different neighborhoods, and…read morecame across the Largo di Torre Argentina entirely by accident. It looked significant, so we walked over and read up on what we were seeing. Turns out this is where it is commonly believed that Julius Caesar met his et tu end. Rome, right? There's no avoiding sites of staggering historic importance. The site is now a sort of open square, fenced off in such a way that you can't just walk in but can see everything from the street. It contains four Roman Republican temples and the remains of Pompey's Theatre, apparently the first permanent theatre to be built in Rome, completed in 55 BC. Julius Caesar was assassinated at Pomepy's Theatre, so I guess even if it didn't happen within the square, it was certainly close enough. Two thousand years and change later, Largo di Torre Argentina became an official cat sanctuary, with a shelter opening in 1993. My husband visited Rome in 1997 and remembers seeing cats everywhere. He says there are noticeably fewer now, and I think we only saw one when we visited this square. Though did I see a cat, or do I just know, reading about the place now, that I was maybe supposed to see one? I honestly can't say. But in my mind, I can picture a cat, fluffy and grimy, resting by the fence. The picture of Caesar is less defined, but I can see him there too, leaving his blood in the square.

This open-air historic site includes (1) the ruins of the ancient Roman building where Caesar was…read moreassassinated and (2) cats. You can see most of the cats (and ruins) from the perimeter of the site. However, if you want to go down to ground level and get a closer look at the ruins and some signs explaining what you're looking at, you can get an entry ticket for €7. The cats are pretty friendly and may approach you.

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Torre Argentina - At dusk

At dusk

Torre Argentina - Near where Julius Caesar was killed

Near where Julius Caesar was killed

Torre Argentina - Cat sanctuary

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