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The Spanish Steps Scalinata di Trinità dei Monti
A grand staircase of 135 steps, linking a lively square with a hilltop church.
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The Spanish Steps rise from Piazza di Spagna to the church of Trinità dei Monti. The square is named after the Spanish embassy that once stood here. At the foot is the Barcaccia fountain, and the streets nearby (Via dei Condotti) are Rome's high-end shopping area.
The view from the top over the rooftops is lovely at sunset. Sitting on the steps is not allowed and is fined.
Tickets / priceFree. Sitting or eating on the steps is banned and can bring a fine.
Opening hoursOpen at all times. Shops nearby are generally open 10:00–20:00.
Time needed20–60 minutes
Best timeSunset, or early morning
Getting thereMetro A, Spagna station (exit directly onto the square)
AddressPiazza di Spagna, 00187 Roma
Booking advice
No booking needed.
Insider tips
- Walk up the steps to the top for the view, then continue to the Pincio terrace for sunset.
- Do not accept "gifts" such as roses or bracelets from people on the steps, who will then ask for money.
- The Keats-Shelley House at the foot of the steps is a small museum in the building where the poet Keats died.
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