The Sacalinata di Trinità dei Monti, or the Spanish Steps, as it is more commonly known, dates from 1723.  The staircase was designed by the architect, Francesco de Sanctis, to connect the Pincian Hill, with the Piazza di Spagna below.  It is made up of 11 flights of stairs, each consisting of 12 steps.  Each year, from mid-April to mid-May, the staircase is decorated with approximately 450 azalea plants from the Antico Semenzaio di San Sisto.  The flowers were still  in place, at the time of our visit.

At the  top of the stairs, you will find the Sallustian Obelisk, which is in front of the Chiesa della Trinità dei Monti.

The Sallustian Obelisk, dates from Imperial Rome, between the 2nd and 3rd centuries, and it was made to resemble an Egyptian obelisk.

We had a quiet night, for our third evening in Rome.  We opted for watching the second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest, and dining on take-out Chinese food.

Next up: A trip to the Post Office!

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