Thursday, October 14, 2010

Rome, Piazza di Spagna - are the most popular tourist destination of the Eternal City?

Contrary to what the name may imply, the famous Spanish Steps were actually built by the French. Regardless of the visitors to Rome have enjoyed for many years. Some people feel "a few steps" from the Spanish Steps, Villa Medici, but like any seasoned traveler knows, it is often times not so much the destination but about how you actually get to there, that really counts.

The 137 steps, from which the Spanish Steps or Piazza di Spagna wereBuilt between 1723 and 1725. You can not far from Piazza di Spagna, a place, which is the form of a triangle to find. The Spanish Steps is one of the most popular sites in Rome.

The steps are landscapes, mysterious and elegant as Roma left a slight slope which passes through some of the most beautiful and popular, people like to visit. But it is good to look down on this scale because they look beautiful in their incrediblelaw. You see in every season sexy, but when spring flowers are erupting all over Rome, Piazza di Spagna, lives are in sight and the smell of azaleas, pour over the many greenhouses along the road.

If the Spanish Steps, is bursting with colors and aromas of white flowers, white Roman, it is summer. The weather in Rome is very hot, even in autumn. So the many cafes, shops and restaurants near the Spanish Steps are alwayspopular in warm weather. In fact, many people enjoy a snack or a light lunch and only rely on yourself and enjoy the sights close to dinner. Unfortunately, the practice has been limited recently. Of course, this is Rome, and that is, people tend to ignore the law, it is likely that you will see, as people indulge in this practice.

If the bottom of the stairs is another of the many great works of outdoor art called The BerniniBoat Fountain or the good old boat. The ship, the heart of this impressive fountain is just the son of Bernini, Gian Lorenzo, whose name was planned. This beautiful fountain was built in 1627 on behalf of Pope Urban VIII Barberini. Water from these wells flows from the artistic imagery literally "escape" into the hull of the ship.

In addition, you can see the steps yourself and this beautiful fountain, you also take in the memorialHouse of Keats and Shelley. After this fascinating stop, you can use a good cold drink from the many bars that the city relax at that point and then go up the stairs when you return.

The steps are not designed to be a physical challenge, there are three large pieces of flat passages where he takes a break to catch your breath and maybe a bite to eat, buy souvenirs or just enjoy one of the Italian clubs to be such a wonderful time of the day. But ifYou end your climb to the Spanish Steps, be sure to turn and look back to where you were. The view is breathtaking, and inspire you when you move to admire the impressive church of Monti Trinta

The official name of this beautiful church, Holy Trinity to the Monte Pincio. The original design and construction of this church dates back to 1502 and it took almost 200 years to complete the job. The Gothic style is unique, just like the neo-classical facade,They first met when you are on the steps. The love affair that many designers had with Roman art in the Egyptian style, in the third century is evident in the obelisk in front of the church.

Only a short walk way is a place known as the famous Via Veneto. This site was known in 1950 as a place where you might get a young girl trapped by a flirtatious Italian boys. While this type of behavior in later settled down in this day and age, is still a large area ofRome shopping, eating and enjoying the beautiful architecture all around you.

Do not miss the chance to see and experience the Spanish Steps on your next trip to Rome. Even if the actions of French Italian are created, the name comes from the 18th Century, it was like the Spanish embassy nearby. And while the message is gone, what the international atmosphere of the Spanish to continue to this day.

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