Spanish Steps

Traveler Experience Team | 23/02/2026
Spanish Steps
Spanish Steps

Spanish Steps (Scalinata di Trinità dei Monti)

Built between 1723 and 1726, this monumental stairway of 135 steps connects the Piazza di Spagna with the Trinità dei Monti church, serving as a masterpiece of Roman Baroque design by architects Francesco de Sanctis and Alessandro Specchi.

Location Piazza di Spagna, 00187 Roma RM, Italy
Coordinates: 41.9059° N, 12.4828° E
Access Hours (Subject to local police cordons during peak events)

⚠️ Visitor Requirement

In accordance with Rome’s urban police regulations (Daspo Urbano), it is strictly prohibited to sit, eat, or drink on the Spanish Steps. Violations are subject to fines starting at €250.

Visitor’s Guide: How to Experience the Spanish Steps

1

Strategic Arrival at Piazza di Spagna

Arrive via the Metro A line (Spagna station). Begin at the base to view Pietro Bernini’s Fontana della Barcaccia before ascending.

2

Ascending to Trinità dei Monti

Climb the 135 travertine steps toward the obelisk. Pause at the landings to view the Keats-Shelley House to your right.

3

ItaliaPass Premium Utility

Utilize your luggage storage and concierge services at the Rome Termini lounge (just 3 stops away) to ensure a hands-free visit.

Essential Visitor Information

Is there a cost to climb the Spanish Steps?

Access to the staircase is a public right-of-way and is free of charge. — Price: 0.00

Can I get VIP perks or lounge access in Rome?

Yes. Through ItaliaPass, travelers receive exclusive discounts on walking tours and access to the Rome Termini lounge for luggage storage and concierge services.

Membership Benefits Includes fast-track support and priority access to major landmarks.
Price: $149.00

When are the steps decorated with Azaleas?

The annual "Infiorata" occurs in late April to early May and has been a spring tradition for 80 years. It moved to the Spanish Steps in 1952.

Data verified for 2026 travel season. For official updates, consult the Rome Superintendent of Cultural Heritage.