Steps Under Construction
by Jamart Photography
Title
Steps Under Construction
Artist
Jamart Photography
Medium
Photograph - Art Photography
Description
FAA5934
Spanish Steps
Rome Italy
2016
Steps with irregular butterfly-shaped design, built in 18th century at French diplomat's bequest.
https://romesite.com/spanish-steps.html
The Spanish Steps in Rome, Italy, climb a steep slope between the Piazza di Spagna at the base and Piazza Trinità dei Monti, dominated by the Trinità dei Monti church, at the top.
A 1-min walk from the Piazza di Spagna
The ‘Spanish steps’ in Rome, built in Rococo style between 1723 and 1726, are the steps that lead from the Piazza di Spagna square to the French monastery church Trinita dei Monti (built between 1502–1587). There are 135 steps and three different terraces, referring to the Holy Trinity (the Trinità). The top of the stairs near the Egyptian obelisk offers a beautiful view, albeit one shared with throngs of other tourists. The name can be a bit confusing, as construction of the steps was actually commissioned by the French (Louis XII). In the 17th century, the Spanish embassy was located on the square – ‘Piazza di Spagna’ – at the base of the stairs, hence the name ‘Spanish Steps’. The official name is therefore not Spanish steps, but Scalinata della Trinità dei Monti.
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