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Piazza di Spagna

Piazza di Spagna

The Piazza di Spagna is a square in the centre of Rome, the capital of Italy. It lies at the foot of the Spanish Steps and owes its name to the Palazzo di Spagna, the seat of the Embassy of Spain to the Holy See. The Column of the Immaculate Conception is in the square.

Piazza di Spagna

Piazza di Spagna is a wide, elongated square at the base of the Spanish Steps, one of the fixed reference points of central Rome's tourist circuit. Most visitors come to sit on or photograph the steps, look at the boat-shaped Barcaccia fountain at their foot, and see the Column of the Immaculate Conception, which stands near the square and is decorated with flowers by the fire brigade each December 8th. The area is also lined with high-end fashion boutiques, so it doubles as Rome's main shopping street.

Getting there

The square has its own metro stop, Spagna, on Line A, making it one of the easiest central sights to reach directly by public transport. From the Colosseum or Termini station, allow roughly 20-25 minutes by metro or taxi; on foot from the Trevi Fountain it's about 10-15 minutes through pedestrian streets.

How much time to allow

Seeing the square, fountain and steps takes 20-30 minutes. If you plan to walk up the steps to the Trinità dei Monti church for the view, or to browse the surrounding shopping streets, budget an hour or more.

When to go

The square and steps get very crowded during the day, especially in spring and summer and around midday. Early morning is noticeably quieter and better for photos. Sitting on the steps themselves is restricted in some areas, so check for posted signs on arrival.

Combine it with

  • The Spanish Steps themselves (0.1km) are effectively part of the same visit.
  • Mausoleum of Augustus (0.5km) and the nearby Ara Pacis (0.5km) make for a short walk covering ancient and Augustan Rome.
  • Piazza del Popolo (0.7km) is a pleasant extension, reachable on foot via Via del Babuino.

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