Piazza di Spagna is where the famous Spanish Steps (Scalinata di Trinità dei Monti) begin. Built entirely in travertine by Francesco De Sanctis (1723 - 1726) the twelve flights of steps of varying widths branch off into various blocks as they move upward towards the Piazza Trinità dei Monti.
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with Barcaccis Fountain in foreground |
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Shelly, Alan & Beth |
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from above |
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with Sallustian Obelisk |
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