The Spanish Steps – Rome Italy

The Spanish Steps – Piazza di Spagna

The widest staircase in Europe the Spanish Steps is a favorite stop for tourists as they make their way to Piazza de Poppolo and the famous shopping areas of Rome.

The Spanish Steps – Piazza di Spagna

In the Piazza di Spagna at the base is the fountain called Fontana della Barcaccia (“Fountain of the ugly Boat”), built in 1627-29 and often credited to Pietro Bernini, father of a more famous son, Gian Lorenzo Bernini, who is recently said to have collaborated on the decoration. 

The Spanish Steps – Piazza di Spagna

This area of Rome is known for it’s shopping. 

The Spanish Steps – Piazza di Spagna

Many tourists and locals come to sit on the Spanish steps to people watch and enjoy the views of Rome.