Piazza di Spagna

Romantic centre of nineteenth-century Rome, already in the fifteenth century it assumed a very important commercial role due to the presence of many hotels and houses inhabited by foreigners, attracted to this area by the representatives of the Spanish and French governments. On entering the piazza, you are immediately taken aback by such elegance: the yellow, brownish ochre-coloured buildings, Bernini’s fountain and the celebrated Spanish Steps rising up towards the Church of SS. Trinità dei Monti , all helping to create a refined, 18th century atmosphere. It is therefore no coincidence that high-fashion brands, such as Gucci , Bulgari and Valentino , all have show-piece shops just off the piazza. Home to English poets John Keats and Percy Bysshe Shelley , the world-famous piazza, located at the foot of the Pincio Hill , has always been considered both a priceless cultural gem as well as a popular tourist attraction. To find out about all accessibility services, visit the Rome accessible section.