Beautifully designed as one of the finest examples of Roman Baroque architecture by architects Francesco de Sanctis and Alessandro Specchi, the iconic landmark comprises 135 steps connecting the lively Piazza di Spagna at the base to the Piazza Trinità dei Monti and the beautiful twin-towered Church of Trinità dei Monti at the top. Situated in the heart of Rome, the Spanish Steps has been a popular meeting spot amongst locals and travellers alike since its construction with its irregular butterfly design and wide, elegant steps perfect to just sit down and relax in the scenic atmosphere of the Eternal City.

Built in the 18th-century to connect the Spanish embassy and the church of the Holy See, the steps derived their current moniker by extension from the Piazza di Spagna, so named after the Spanish embassy that was constructed there. At the foot of the steps lies the Fontana della Barcaccia, or “Fountain of the Old Boat”, which is believed to be the vestiges of an old fishing boat that was carried to the exact spot by a massive flood in the 16th-century.