Photos of Spanish Steps

The Spanish Steps is located on the Plaza de España, where the hero and heroine of the movie "Roman Holiday" enjoy ice cream sweetly, and it has become one of the must-see attractions for tourists from all over the world. There are many portraits and stalls selling flowers on the steps, so you might as well sit on the steps and enjoy the leisurely atmosphere. Architectural style The Spanish Steps was built in 1723. It is a Baroque-style building funded by the French and designed and constructed by the Italians. The large steps are made of travertine stone and consist of 3 large platforms divided into 3 layers. The steps are divided into 12 sections with a total of 137 stone steps. The arc-shaped steps on both sides connect the platforms. The plane of the steps is like a vase, forming a moving The curve, the change of the width of the steps, the matching of steps, and walking on it make people feel the rhythm of relaxation and relaxation. Before the completion of the large steps, the church in the east and the plaza in the past and the west were in a disordered state. The large curvilinear steps organically unified the squares and streets with different elevations and different axes, forming a harmonious whole. . On the large steps around the steps, a 16th-century twin-tower church overlooks the square; in front of the steps, there is a "boat fountain", which spreads coolness to the square with little drops of water. This is the work of Bernini's father, only a passionate and romantic Italian design Teachers can be so imaginative and creative. The Spanish Steps reflects the advantages of the free and flexible style of Baroque architecture in the overall layout of the city.