We checked out the steps on a particularly wet Rome day, so perhaps on the dull side. Could see how they would present better on a summer day.

I guess the Spanish Steps are one of the ‘must sees’ when in Rome. It is worth an early visit to beat the crowds and then move on to the peace and tranquillity of the nearby green spaces of the Villa Borghese Park.

Like many other sites in Rome in January, we found the Spanish Steps free from the huge masses of people that were present in July. We visited around 9:00 pm and pretty much had the entire steps to ourselves. There are 174 steps (or there...More

Sitting on the Spanish steps with my Italian family was a treasured experience. I saw a bride and groom taking photos and thought, what a romantic setting!

I came here from the Borghese Gallery (from the top). It was a great visit. Watch out for pickpockets though!

The Spanish Steps were super busy at sunset. Its a good photo op, but it helps if you have a little history on the landmark (just read a guidebook). The area around the steps are full of high end stores and shops and restaurants, but...More

There are tourists and locals everywhere sitting on the stairs, it wasn’t hard to locate and there are lots of antique shops nearby, a great area to shop and take pics and feel the atmosphere.