Description: The Spanish Steps or "Scalinata della Trinita dei Monti" links the church Trinita dei Monti with the Piazza di Spagna below. It is a magnificent stair built in the 17th century combining straight sections, curves and terraces. This one of the most visited and photographed landmark in Rome. While in Rome a visitor can enjoy numerous classical ruins and buildings, the largest concentration of churches in the world, famous work of arts that span the history of mankind... however, a visit to the Spanish Steps will provide the opportunity of meet people from all over the world or just sit down in one of the steps and watch the passers-by. On top of the stairs you can see the well recognized facade of the church Trinita dei Monti. While you are looking around you may find evidence of previous famous visitors to this area: Keats, Shelley, Lord Byron, Dickens, Sienkiewicz...