The Scalinata di Trinità dei Monti is the Italian name for the Spanish Steps. It means The Steps of the Holy Trinity of the Hill, and the three tiers of steps represent the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It won't take too long to visit the church above the hills, which I think worth spending more time. read more

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I got to the Spanish steps and I knew I had to visit this church in Rome. Out of the 900+ churches here in Rome this was my primi. Spanish steps and admired the obelisk. The church inside is quiet and surreal. read more

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"All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost..." J.R.R. Tolkien Rome, Italy: Trinità dei Monti aka The Church of the Santissima Trinità dei Monti is a Roman Catholic Church from the Renaissance, circa 1585. As a student of the Renaissance, I found this Church somewhat underwhelming at first. Mind you, I have extremely high expectations of anything Renaissance. Ironically I appreciated Trinità dei Monti much more after my initial visit. I was sitting at home and then it hit me how extraordinary this Church really is... it's located on the very top of the iconic Spanish Steps in Roma. In front towers the Obelisco Sallustiano, moved here in 1789, a Roman obelisk inspired by ancient Egypt. I recall entering the Church from the top, rather then walking up the Spanish Steps for a grand entrance. I decided to wanderlust at night and my journey brought me to the top steps, first. So I literally walked into the Trinità dei Monti doors, not knowing even where I was lol. Silly me. So I guess serendipity fooled me this time. I entered during choir practice, as far as what I heard. I did take a few photos near the entrance, but because of the activity I decided not to intrude like your typical tourist. The interior was smaller than other massive Cathedrals I visited across Europe, but it was charming and I felt the Holy Spirit. After realizing where I was I lit several candles in memory of departed loved ones. In the end, I highly recommend Trinità dei Monti. However, I suggest planning ahead and enter walking up the Spanish Steps to really take your breath away. To imagine all the historic figures that walked before me, even in my wanderlust ways, feeds my soul and gives me reason... Nei tuoi occhi c'è il cielo. Ti Amo... read more

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I was felt in love with the architecture of Rome. Every place I visited is full of story and arts. Millions of tourists all around the world, so the Church probably have to put unwelcoming bouncer at the door to curse out another human being that he decided, they weren't allowed to go inside the church. As one of the most popular places, they should have better person working there to be better represent of such a holy loving place. read more

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On my Roman Holiday, I played the role of Audrey Hepburn (and my wife became Gregory Peck) ... while enjoying some gelato at the iconic Spanish Steps (Scalina Spagna) before getting to "do just whatever I'd like the whole day long!" Officially known as Scalinata di Trinità dei Monti, these steep 135 steps connecting Piazza di Spagna at the base to the Trinità dei Monti church at the top are considered the widest steps in Europe ... and a must visit for any first-timers to Rome. The steps were built in 1723-1725 based on a design by Baroque Italian architect Francesco de Sanctis. At the time, the church (La Trinité-des-Monts) was French while the plaza below was Spanish territory and site of the Embassy of Spain. A focal point of Piazza di Spagna is the famous Fontana della Barcaccia (Fountain of the Old Boat) credited to Pietro Bernini. It doesn't take long to climb the steps snapping pics along the way ... so you don't need to plan a lot of time for your visit; however, do plan to visit ... and take lots of photos like all the other romantic lovers and gelato lickers. read more

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I have been here a few times now and the latest time involved a rule change. You can no longer sit on the steps. While this keeps the steps looking neater, it does make it more difficult for pictures. There were people violating this one all over the place! That aside, the steps are a must-do simply because of their fame. Without that, these are just another set of steps. It is not near anything except the fancy shopping district which is fun to walk up leading up to the steps. The view from the top is pretty decent as well. read more

Again, living my Roman Holiday while I Rome I had to see the Spanish Steps, ((Italian: Scalinata di Trinità dei Monti). The Spanish Steps are a set of steps climbing a steep slope between the Piazza di Spagna at the base and Piazza Trinità dei Monti, dominated by the Trinità dei Monti church at the top. And millions of people come to see the Spanish Steps, which look like, well marbled steps. I 1st went to the Spanish Steps in the late afternoon and hundreds of people where around, it makes for great people watching, but not good if you wanted a picture of you sitting on the steps. So we went back before sunrise and it was just amazing watching the colors of the sky change behind the church and the sunlight hit the Spanish Steps. It was quite breathtaking. I'm so happy I went back at sunrise. read more

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A little church that connects from the famous Spanish steps. No photos allowed inside, but I was able to sneak one in for everyone on Yelp. The steps are a marvel to behold and the church is pretty awe inspiring, but so are many others in the area. The area is packed with people, but the church actually has a lot of space. A nice little place to visit, but nothing you really need to go to. read more

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If you're on Yelp searching for the Spanish Steps, this would be the listing: Scalinata di Trinità dei Monti. Then: 5 stars, when I was 29. Now: 3 stars. Then: totally fun, a place to meet all kinds of people. Now: tourist attraction, like bees on honey, keep me away. Then: A marvel, so beautiful. Now: Meh, it's alright. Then: 138 stairs, no problem. Let's go up/down again? Now: My feet really hurt. Why did I wear Converse? Then: love. Now: it's a nice place to get some gelato, take a break, and sit. read more

There's nothing too amazing about these steps, especially since you can't sit on them anymore. I think it's worth it to come only because: 1) Audrey Hepburn had a scene here in her movie, Roman Holiday. It's fun posing and pretending to be her. 2) Great shopping here, including two Chanel stores, and other high end designer stores, all with VAT discount!!!! 3) The view at the top is just okay, I guess worth it to take a pic, but nothing to get too excited about. It's centrally located in Rome, so you'll probably end up here anyway whether you want to or not. read more

What a place to admire and people watch. It's nice to just relax here, especially sitting around the fountain. It's a busy place with a lot of people and I enjoyed all of it. Many shops here too selling different merchandise and great tasting treats! read more

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Oh gosh!! The Spanish Steps have so much history! When I got to the base of the steps, looking up, I instantly had a flash back to all the movies it had featured in, Roman Holiday with Audrey Hepburn being the most memorable. By the way, apparently the stairway got its more popular moniker of the Spanish steps as in the 1700's the Spanish Embassy was located in the Piazza at the base for the stairway. However what also gave me a thrill was, when climbing up the stairs, I could see the actual building on the right hand side where John Keats lived (and tragically also died at the young age of 25!). The building is now the Keats-Shelley Memorial House, and Keats' room has been preserved, but I didn't have time on this trip to go and check it out - must leave something to do for next time! Also, another place that I geeked out was seeing Babington's Tea Rooms, which is located right at the foot of the Spanish Steps and is famous for being a stop in the Grand Tour of the English Aristiocracy. Similar to the Keats House, I didnt have time on this trip to actually go and eat there, so another things saved for next time! Apart from these two famous places, the Spanish Steps themselves are just a great place to sit and people watch! And if you can make the climb to the top, the views from the top are spectacular. Makes you totally feel as if all of Rome is at your feet. Absolutely Recommend! Yelp 293/ 2018 read more

Located at the top of the famous Spanish steps this beautiful church has one of the nicest marble reliefs I have seen that depicts Christ being brought down off the cross and his body being attended to by his devout followers. The view from the steps of this church are nice and worth a pause after Hiking up the 138 steps from the plaza below. A church worth stepping in to and spending 30 minutes of reverence as you continue either to or from the Spanish steps. read more

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The Spanish Steps are a butterfly-shaped staircase in Rome that draws a big crowd thanks to great views from the top. Occupying a steep slope between Piazza di Spagna at the base and Piazza Trinità dei Monti up top, the Trinità dei Monti Church also warrants a look for its elaborate interior designed by the French state during the 16th Century. read more

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My husband and I visited Rome in mid-April so we were able to avoid the majority of the crowds at the Spanish Steps. It started to rain as we were walking down the steps so we were able to get some nice pictures without flocks of tourists around. The Spanish steps only consist of 138 steps, but this is the widest staircase in Europe. If you've walked the narrow streets in Italy you can really appreciate how spacious this area feels. The Trinità dei Monti church sits at the top of the steps. TIP: Watch out for pickpockets and scam artists. Do not accept gifts of roses or friendship bracelets from anyone! read more

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Do not get me wrong the history behind these steps is quite interesting but the viewing of these steps is nothing special. I would recommend taking the walk over to the steps if you are visiting Trevi Fountain, but do not go out of your way to see just the steps. There is a metro station right near by so if you are running through Spagna on metro A, hop off and check them out. read more

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Serene church with lovely art. The view here is breathtaking and offers you a lovely look at the bustling shops down below, not to mention the Steps. Take a moment to drink in the city life here and take some pictures. read more

A lot of my friends suggested to go during day time - I didn't like it, too many people but during evening hours still a lot of people but you have a plenty of breading room. Would recommend to go and clime up to the stairs ;) read more

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Scalinata di Trinità dei Monti AKA the Spanish Steps. The steps starts at Piazza di Spagna right in front of the Fontana della Barcaccia. The steps take you to Trinità dei Monti, a church. We grabbed a sandwich and sat on the steps and just people watched. Very busy with tourist and people walking the steps so make sure you sit off to the side if you can. The climb is only 135 steps. Worth the trip up. I enjoyed looking down at the fountain and watching people just scrambling around. read more

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The church at the top of the Spanish steps in Rome is named Trinità dei Monti. A beautiful church with stunning outdoor views. read more

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These were interesting to see for the history and the nice view on top. I personally wouldn't go out of my way for them, but they're walking distance from the Trevi Fountain. read more

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Like lost tourist we stumbled on the Spanish Steps by accident. We were looking for Prada and Gucci. Walked down some steps and when we looked up we saw.... Hmmm... "Could those be the spanish steps? No, it should be fancier." Oops. On the bright side, they weren't hard to climb considering the extreme slope of the hill, so that was nice and it a fantastic example of Roman Baroque style but... They're steps. I didn't get it. I walked down some beautiful steps at the vatican too but... They're steps. The Barcaccia fountain (Fountain of the Old Boat) at the base of the was interesting. Created by Master sculptors Bernini and his son Gian Lorenzo who's pieces are in the Vatican and Villa Borghese, another great art museum to see if you have time. But other than a few snapshots to say we were there, we moved on to Prada and Gucci. Thank you. Ciao! read more

Scalinata di Trinità dei Monti - View from the top down. Doesn't look like anything special. - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Rome, RM

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An incredible view of the city! A great place to go to get very great views of the city, gathering area, great artistic painters, and of course, the Spanish Steps in front of the church at the top. Honestly, we did not go inside, but had a great time around the front of the church looking at all the paintings and people watching. I always wondered why it was called the Spanish Steps. The reason is it was built with French diplomat Stefano Gueffier's funds in the 18th century, linking the Bourbon Spanish embassy to the Holy See, still located in the piazza below. The steps have been rebuilt several times but have withstood the test of time. Check it out! read more

Trinità dei Monti - is located at the top of the Spanish Steps and was originally built as a French Catholic church. This church is plainer in comparison to the other churches and cathedrals in Rome but has nice views and a character of its own. There is a tube station close by and in the summer there was an art market located there. read more

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This is quite a a spot with lot of tourist. The famous Spanish steps about 138 of them are located here and you can find a nice church at the top. The steps seemed pretty regular to me but the Fontana della Barcaccia at the end of the steps makes it a little pleasant to sit and relax their at night for people watching. Trinita dei Monti a famous little french church is located at the top of the stairs. Their was a service going on so it was crowed. There is not much to see inside but It is best known because its above the Spanish Steps which lead down to the Piazza di Spagna. read more

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UPDATED (July 2018) - Steps are now open, so enjoy! -- 1 star because it was closed when we went (Nov. 12, 2015). Check to see if the steps are open before wasting your time. read more

I was a little disappointed when I went there. It was all blocked off and gated. I guess it's under are construction. Kind of a waste of time! I'm pretty sure it's going to take years before I could visit this place. Don't waste your time if you are planning on visiting the Spanish Steps. You won't see much! Go see the other attraction instead. read more

walking up the steps this is another famous landmark yet one could miss it or not be so wowed as it's just a staircase very wide for Europe with a Church at the top with a view of the fountain at the bottom and all the haute couture shopping below. Like the Trevi fountain the Fontana della Baraccia was under construction and all covered up. You do however get to see through the plexiglass to see how they are restoring this fountain. It is interesting like Trevi to see that these fountains do need to be restored to be maintained for many more thousands of years! *******Alert***** Ignore the guys trying to give you roses. Actually, you need to be somewhat direct and firm so they get the point! We came here a few different days and these guys are very aggressive. The target couples walking hand in hand, try to give the woman three roses explaining 1-2-3 is for each level of love or some other BS. Then shake the man's hand and congratulate them and then demand money for the roses. We watched countless time after time these guys trying their scam. Some of the worst I've seen in Rome! One poor guy gave the guy a five euro note only to have the aggressive vendor ask for another five euro note. This (not so wise) individual by giving ten euros for three wilted roses only encourages these scammers more! The view at the top is okay but nothing memorable! read more

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During a visit to Rome, you have many options of tourist attractions to visit. The steps will be filled with tourists and pickpockets so be careful with your belongings that said, there is some fairly cool history behind these "plain old stairs" or at least behind the area of the steps like Keats, the fountains, etc. In the Piazza di Spagna at the base is the Early Baroque 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 elder Bernini had been the pope's architect for the Acqua Vergine, since 1623. According to a legend, Pope Urban VIII had the fountain installed after he had been impressed by a boat brought here by a flood of the Tiber river. In the piazza, at the corner on the right as one begins to climb the steps, is the house where English poet John Keats lived and died in 1821; it is now a museum dedicated to his memory, full of memorabilia of the English Romantic generation. On the same right side stands the 15th century former cardinal Lorenzo Cybo de Mari's palace, now Ferrari di Valbona, a building altered in 1936 to designs by Marcello Piacentini, the main city planner during Fascism, with modern terraces perfectly in harmony with the surrounding baroque context. With its characteristic butterfly plan, the Piazza di Spagna is one of the most famous images in the world, as well as being one of the most majestic urban monuments of Roman Baroque style. In the Renaissance period, the square was the most popular tourist attraction in the city: it attracted artists and writers alike and was full of elegant hotels, inns and residences. read more

I'm not sure what all the fuss is about with the Spanish steps. You'll probably stumble over them when you're out shopping anyway (like I did) but I wouldn't recommend going out of your way to find them. It's a good spot to enjoy some lunch, gelato, and/or people watching but I think there are better gems throughout Roma that aren't as crowded or touristy. read more

These are steps. Stairs. Whatever you want to call them. No architectural gem here. Trinità dei Monti is the church at the peak of the steps, but that is *technically* not part of the steps. These steps aren't particularly grand [to me], but it is the largest staircase in Europe. There isn't here much history behind them either--in comparison to other masterful Roman works. If you go in the summer, know that they will be full of tourists and local boys trying to swoon you, then take your wallet. Go if you want to say you went, but really, there are so many other architectural marvels that should be explored whilst in Rome. When in Rome, do as the Romans do, and I can assure you they don't use these much--other than to pickpocket of course. ;) If you do want to see the Spanish Steps sans people, go at the crack of dawn. read more

Under construction when I was visiting so kind of a disappointment. Masses of crowds. The district has lots of good shopping in the area. Lots of police and aggressive vendors with roses and selfie sticks... Just a little to be desired... read more

Beautiful. Crowded. And any street you walk down is a shoppers heaven. Very high end. Fun street performers. Restaurants galore. Seems to be a lot of local teens so must be THE PLACE TO GO lol. read more