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SPANISH STEPS IN ROME

The Spanish Steps lead to the Church of Trinità dei Monti, comprised of 12 flights of steps and were designed by the Italian architect Francesco De Santis and. The 17th century Fontana della Barcaccia (Fountain of the Old Boat) by Bernini is at the bottom of the steps situated opposite the fashionable Via Condotti. Facing the Spanish Steps this street is a shopper’s paradise where famous boutiques like Valentino, Bulgari, Gianni Versace, Cartier, Chanel and many others can be found here. Via Condotti and Via Veneto, a ten minute walk from the Spanish Steps are the “must see” for those interested in shopping and fashion.

The church of Trinità dei Monti was built near the monastery founded by St. Francis di Paola in 1493. It has dominated the square since 1502 for the French Catholics residing in Rome. The church was consecrated in 1585 by Pope Sistus V who considered it the cornerstone for his ambitious plans of urban development for the city. Its elevated position and the strong upward thrust of its twin bell-towers make it one of the most suggestive landmarks in Rome. The church contains a great number of paintings as well as many private chapels acquired by patrician families like the Orsini, the Altoviti and others.

- How to get to Piazza di Spagna: By Metro line A to Spagna station