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The Piazza di Spagna is one of Rome’s most renowned squares. Its name comes from the fact that since the 17th century, the Spanish Embassy in the Vatican has been located on this square.

Piazza di Spagna

Fontana della Barcaccia

The Piazza di Spagna is located in one of the best areas in Rome: the Via dei Condotti (a famous street for shopping), the Via Frattina and the Via del Babuino (with several 17th- and 18th-century palaces) are some of the most noteworthy streets in the city.

When walking down the Via del Babuino you’ll come to the Piazza del Popolo. This is the site of the 24-metre Flaminio Obelisk, which used to grace the Circus Maximus. After climbing the stairs, you’ll reach the Terrazza del Pincio, one of the best viewpoints in Rome.

Spanish Steps

The Spanish Steps, built at the beginning of the 18th century to connect the square and the Chiesa della Trinità dei Monti, is the most characteristic area of the square.

Within the fashion world, the 135 steps are known for being the location of the Donne Sotto le Stelle fashion show. This event takes place in mid-July, when the Piazza di Spagna dresses up.

It’s quite pleasant to sit down on the steps in Piazza di Spagna, a meeting place for locals and a well-earned rest stop for tourists.

Fontana della Barcaccia

The fountain in the centre of the square was designed by Pietro Bernini for Pope Urban III. Its construction was completed in 1627 by his famous son, Gian Lorenzo Bernini.

La Fontana della Barcaccia is boat-shaped and is engraved with the emblems of the Bernini family: suns and bees.

Location

Piazza di Spagna.

Transport

Metro: Spagna, line A (orange).

Map

Closest attractions

Keats-Shelley House (0.01 miles)
Our Lady of the Conception (0.33 miles)
Trevi Fountain (0.34 miles)
Ara Pacis (0.35 miles)
Piazza Colonna (0.35 miles)

Hotels nearby

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  Relais Pierret
  (0.02 miles)
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  Internazionale Domus
  (0.02 miles)
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  Piazza Di Spagna View
  (0.01 miles)
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  The View At The Spanish Steps
  (0.01 miles)