Piazza di Spagna in Rome

The Spanish Square, known in Italian as Piazza di Spagna, is undoubtedly one of the most famous squares in Rome and one of the finest example of Roman Baroque style.
Piazza di Spagna has a characteristic butterfly plan that features at its center the Fontana della Barcaccia or Fountain of the Old Boat, designed by the great architects Pietro Bernini and his son, Gian Lorenzo Bernini. On the opposite side stand the famous Spanish Steps, which end up with the Church of Trinità dei Monti.

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1PLAN YOUR VISIT IN ADVANCE

– ADD THIS ATTRACTION TO YOUR TRAVEL LIST;

2CHECK IN ADVANCE THE BEST TIME VISIT

– Springtime and Summertime: 8.00am or 9.00pm;
– Fall and Wintertime: from 9.30am or 5.30pm;

3WEAR COMFORTABLE FOOTWEAR

– Summertime: sneakers, sun cream and a hat;
– Wintertime: sneakers, umbrella and raincoat

1FROM THE CITY CENTER TO PIAZZA DI SPAGNA

Bus Lines:

117

Metro Station:

2FROM FIUMICINO AIRPORT TO PIAZZA DI SPAGNA

– Once at Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (Fiumicino Airport) take the Leonardo Express Train to Termini Station;
– Next, at Termini take the Metro A (Orange Line) Direction Battistini for 3 stops. Get down at Spagna Metro Station.

Address:
Piazza di Spagna, 00187 Rome, Italy
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Located in Piazza di Spagna, on the opposite side of the Fountain of the Old Boat, stands the real masterpiece of the area, the Scalinata di Trinità dei Monti, also known in English as the Spanish Steps, named after the Spanish Ambassador. Read More…

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