The Spanish steps are a well-known symbol of Rome. It has been the host of numerous cultural and fashion events. With its 136 steps, the Spanish Steps, designed in 1717 by Francesco de Sanctis and Alessandro Specchi, connects the Spanish embassy to the church of Trinità dei Monti. Situated in Piazza di Spagna, This is probably the most famous set of steps in the world, keeping company with the likes of the Potëmkin steps in Odessa and Escadaria Selarón in Rio de Janeiro. In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, it was a meeting place for poets, artists, and writers. In the twentieth century, it was the set for many films that represent a history of Italian and world cinema; Bicycle Thieves (1948); Roman Holiday (1953), and The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999).
Even today, the Spanish Steps are a meeting place for tourists and locals alike. From here they can admire the beauty of the city. Unfortunately, since it was restored in 1995, it is forbidden to eat on the steps. In every moment of the year, the Spanish steps are a central point for every tourists, locals, and visitors, it brings thousands of people and it offers a beautiful setting for your best moments. Piazza di Spagna is only 200 metres away from the Hotel dei Borgognoni.