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These picturesque 18th century steps climb a steep hill, connecting the piazza below with a twin-towered church and its piazza above. They have become one of the world's most popular gathering places for tourists.
The steps were commissioned by the French, yet surprisingly, bear the "Spanish" descriptive. They were named after the Spanish Embassy for the Vatican that sat (and still does) on the lower piazza.
The top three are:
Lower stairs
Trinita dei Monti church
Boat
sculptureThe area around the Spanish Steps has fashionable boutiques and upscale hotels.
The ideal time for visiting the Spanish Steps is mid-spring. Colorful potted azaleas garnish the scene.

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