Plaza de España
   Photo: Plaza of Spain

One of the most beautiful squares of Rome - Piazza di Spagna. The name of the square was located by her Spanish Embassy building. At the center of the square is the famous Fountain "Boat" by Pietro Bernini (1627-1629 years). It's really lively and imaginative embodiment of the sinking boat, the stern and nose which flow water jet.

The area is famous for its Spanish Stairs, steps which made entirely of travertine architect Francesco de Sanctis (1723-1726 years), climb up to the area of ​​Trinita dei Monti. Her twelve bays, the narrower, then wider, leading to the majestic building of the church Trinita dei Monti. This is one of the most grandiose Franciscan churches in the city. Its construction began in 1503, and subsequently in different periods she had been remodeling and upgrades. The strict facade, made by architect Carlo Art Nouveau, with one warrant pilasters and wide portal framed by columns topped by an attic with a balustrade. Interior with a large nave holds fine works of art: frescoes Naldini, Daniele de Volterra, Federico and Taddeo Zuccaro et al.

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