Scalinata di Trinità dei Monti, or the Spanish Steps of Rome, is an iconic staircase located in the city’s center. The flight of 135 steps makes a steep ascent from Piazza di Spagna at the bottom to Piazza Trinità dei Monti at the top.

Nowadays, the Spanish Steps are an idyllic Roman attraction not to be missed. After scaling the steps to the pinnacle, visitors can admire Fountain Della Barcaccia built in 1627-29 and often accredited to Pietro Bernini below, savor sights of the Villa Medici atop the hills and explore the bustling square of Piazza di Spagna, where many museums and pastel-colored buildings lie.

An important thing to keep in mind is that it's no longer possible to sit on the steps, and you might even receive a fine if you do so. Local police are often present at the site, ensuring that no one sits, and they use a whistle to alert people who are seated. I think they hardly ever made fines, but best to be careful.

From above the staircase there is a wonderful view of the city.