Spanish Steps, Monumental staircase in Piazza di Spagna, Italy.
The 135-step Baroque staircase connects Piazza di Spagna with the Trinità dei Monti church through three levels of white marble landings.
French diplomat Étienne Gueffier initiated the staircase project in 1660, but construction began in 1723 under architect Francesco de Sanctis's direction.
The steps display stone eagles representing Pope Innocent XIII and stone lilies symbolizing the French monarchy, reflecting both nations' influence.
Visitors can access the Spanish Steps through the Spagna metro station on Line A, with nearby restaurants and shops in Via Condotti.
The Fontana della Barcaccia at the base commemorates a 1598 Christmas flood when a boat washed into Piazza di Spagna.
Location: Municipio I
Location: Rome
Inception: 1725
Architects: Francesco de Sanctis
Official opening: 1725
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Part of: Piazza di Spagna
GPS coordinates: 41.90611,12.48278
Latest update: May 30, 2025 13:39
Stairs serve not only to overcome elevation changes but often rank among the notable structures of their cities. The Spanish Steps in Rome with its 135 steps has connected two districts since 1725 and became a meeting point for locals and visitors. In Montmartre, 222 steps lead to the Basilica of Sacré-Cœur, while Jacob's Ladder on Saint Helena with 699 steps forms one of the longest straight stairways in the world. The selection includes various construction types: spiral staircases in medieval towers, rock-carved ascents to temples and fortresses, and modern outdoor stairs made of concrete and steel. Some stairs were built for practical reasons like the steps to Table Mountain in Cape Town, others as part of religious sites like the stairs to the Golden Rock in Myanmar. Each staircase tells the story of the engineering skills of its era and the people who use it daily.
Rome combines ancient monuments with modern city squares. The city preserves Roman Empire remains alongside Renaissance palaces and Baroque fountains. The Vatican contains major art collections and religious sites. The neighborhoods display Roman traditions and Italian culture.
Rome combines ancient history with modern photography. The city presents monuments, fountains, squares and viewpoints to photographers. The Colosseum, Castel Sant'Angelo and Roman Forum display Roman architecture. The Vatican Museums and Piazza Navona showcase art. The Villa Borghese Gardens and Trastevere district complement the urban setting.
Piazza di Spagna
62 m
Villa Medici
241 m
Fontana della Barcaccia
58 m
Trinità dei Monti
74 m
Sant'Andrea delle Fratte
284 m
Magistral Palace
206 m
Column of the Immaculate Conception
126 m
Palazzo di Propaganda Fide
221 m
Keats-Shelley Memorial House
42 m
Palazzetto Zuccari
104 m
Gardens of Lucullus
67 m
Palazzo di Spagna
125 m
Fountain
316 m
Sallustiano obelisk
35 m
Palazzo Gabrielli-Mignanelli
123 m
Mater Admirabilis
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Capella dei Re Magi
226 m
Giorgio De Chirico House
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Palazzo Núñez-Torlonia
222 m
Villa Malta (Pincio)
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Palazzi Bernini (Rome)
272 m
San Giorgio e Martiri Inglesi
95 m
Resurrezione di Nostro Signore Gesù Cristo
145 m
Oratorio del Santissimo Sacramento di San Lorenzo in Lucina
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San Giovanni in Capite
291 m
San Sebastianello
87 m
Fontana degli Artisti
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Fontana della palla di cannone
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