Piazza di Spagna & the Spanish Steps

rome, italy

Famous for: Fashion, Shopping, Relaxing

Piazza di Spagna is the most famous and must see square in Rome. It is famous for the Spanish steps, Fontana della Barcaccia fountain, also many famous monuments and museums.

About Contact Location

When to visit: january - december

Timing:

09:00 - 20:00 Everyday

Duration: 2 hours

Entry Fee: Free

Tips: Shops in Rome typically open at 9am-1pm and 3.30-7.30pm (4-8pm in Summer), except on Sundays and Monday mornings, which is somewhat a little later.

Piazza di Spagna is the most popular neighnourhoods of Rome, near the high streets of Via dei Condetti, Via Frattina and Via del Babuino which houses centuary old villas. Piazza di Spagna square has many attractions including

Palazzo di Propaganda Fide, a famous palace

Trinità dei Monti, a church just above the Spanish Steps

Fountain of the Babuino

Spanish Steps

Fontana della Barcaccia ( Fountain of the Ugly Boat )

Babington's tea room, an old english tea room at the foot of Spanish steps

The spanish steps, 235 in count are most famous for the fashion shows conducted there. Every july Donne Sotto le Stelke fashion show is condicted here.

You can also drink water from the fountains. During spring this place is adorned by azaleas flower and is worth visiting