Historic site · UNESCO
Colosseum
Rome, Italy
The vast Roman amphitheatre that has become the symbol of the Eternal City.
Monument · Italy · Lazio
Spanish Steps
A sweeping stairway climbing to the Trinita dei Monti church, and a classic Roman meeting spot.
Free to enter about 30 min
For storytellers
Why Spanish Steps matters
The Spanish Steps sweep up from a pretty piazza to a church on the hill. They have been a gathering place for visitors, artists and poets for centuries, and the street at the bottom leads to Rome's most elegant shopping. Climb to the top for the view of the city rooftops, especially at sunset.
Talking points
- The steps connect the Piazza di Spagna with the church above.
- The nearby Via dei Condotti is lined with luxury boutiques.
- The English poet Keats lived and died in a house beside the steps.
- Sitting on the steps is not allowed.
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