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THE FAMOUS SPANISH STEPS
The steps that connect Rome's Piazza di Spagna with the French monastic church Trinita dei Monti are known as the "Spanish steps," and they were constructed between 1723 and 1726 in the Rococo architectural style (built between 1502–1587). There are three distinct terraces and 135 stairs, alluding to the Holy Trinity (the Trinità). Even though it is shared with crowds of other tourists, the view from the top of the stairs near the Egyptian obelisk is stunning. The name can be a little misleading because the French actually ordered the steps' construction (Louis XII). The Spanish Steps got their name because in the 17th century, the Spanish embassy was situated at the bottom of the stairs, in the area known as "Piazza di Spagna." Spanish steps is consequently not the official name but Scalinata della Trinità dei Monti.
The "Fontana della Barcaccia" fountain, designed by Pietro Bernini, the renowned Gian Lorenzo Bernini's father, is also located on this Piazza di Spagna. This phrase is translated as "Fountain of the Ugly Boat." This is not a reference to the sculpture's appearance; rather, it refers to the legend that the small, unsightly boat was left here after the Tiber flooded in 1598. Bernini was inspired by that.#tripblazers #romeitaly #italytravel #europeanarchitecture
Connected to Plaza de España, the Spanish Steps are undoubtedly the longest and widest steps in Europe, with a total of 135 steps, which was built between 1723 and 1725 by the French Bourbon dynasty using the legacy of French diplomats. In the seventeenth century, the Spanish embassy moved here, and the Spanish steps and their squares were named. The Spanish steps were famous for being the location of the movie "Rome Holiday". There were many portraits and flower stalls on the steps, and they sat down on the steps. It is incredible that there is a bright and leisurely atmosphere naturally. Address: Piazza di Spagna, 00187 Roma RM, Italy
Come to Rome, this must be a place that must be opened. Hepburn was shooting the Roman holiday on this step. Unfortunately, now the steps are not allowed to be patrolled by police, but the surrounding area is still super lively. Standing on the steps and looking down, the street is full of people.
I want to say that I came to Plaza de España in 2020. It was really lively. There were crowds and people everywhere. The streets were very crowded. The photos taken were also black and pressed a crowd. Many people sat on the steps of Spain. No one cares.
As seen in the movies, gives off that romantic Roman Holiday feel. It’s conveniently located near other attractions so easy to access and pack into the itinerary.
When are there many tourists, but now it is not allowed to eat ice cream on the steps, and it was allowed when I went 20 years ago.
Through the market square of Dubrovnik Old Town, a magnificent step behind is called Spanish Steps, climb the steps, and the church on the right is called Jesuit Monastery, , which preserves the oldest bell in Dubrovnik Old Town.
The Spanish Steps (Italian: Scalinata della Trinità dei Monti) are an outdoor staircase in Rome, Italy, connected to Plaza de España, while the Trinity Church of the Lord of the Mountains (Trinita dei Monta, built in 1495 by Charles VIII, the king of the French Bourbon dynasty) It is located at the top of the Spanish Steps. In 1725, the French ambassador funded the construction of the steps, but because the Spanish embassy is located here, the name of the Spanish Steps.
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