The Spanish Steps are an iconic staircase in Rome, Italy between the Piazza di Spagna at the bottom and Piazza Trinità dei Monti at the top. Made up of 135 steps, this 29-metre stairway was commissioned by French diplomat Étienne Gueffier and built between 1723-1725 with his bequeathed funds. Designers Francesco de Sanctis and Alessandro Specchi made sure to include elements from the Bourbon fleur-de-lys and Innocent XIII's eagle and crown incorporated into their design. Apart from its stunning architecture, the Spanish Steps have also been featured in literature, film, TV, and art! Over the years, local administrations have tried (in vain) to prevent people from getting too comfortable by introducing ordinances such as fines for sitting on the steps, but visitors can still enjoy them all year round - whether it's admiring the beautiful Travertine stone during Springtime or during Christmas time where a 19th-century criba manger adorns its first landing.

The steps are also next to tons of luxury shopping!