Spanish Steps aka: Scalinata di Trinità dei Monti

Great spot for people watching. Find an unoccupied patch of step and sit back.

Yes, it was crowded – the crowds when I was there were mobs of young gorgeous Italians all hanging out and having a good time. I didn’t have any ‘touristy’ problems. It was great people-watching. The best destination in the vicinity is on the Via de Condotti – Antico Caffe Greco – a gorgeous, lush coffee shop that has seated some of the most renowned writers, philosophers and musicians ever…a historical and beautiful place. I was told Hans Christian Andersen did some writing here…

Very crowded.. all the Dolce and Gucci shops are literally at the bottom of the Steps..
If you’re interested, Keats-Shelley museum is at the top on the right hand side..
Keats died there, worth a look..
Impressive though they are, i don’t recommend going in the day..
Leave it till early morning/night if you can.. :)

If you don’t like crowds and expensive shopping, this isn’t the best place to be. If you want to watch a beautiful sunset while holding a rose that an attractive italian guy bought for you, go there at night.

It being such a tourist trap, there are people everywhere. Watch out for people selling things. There are people who will try to sell you bracelets. As they do, they’ll slip one onto your wrist to show you how good it looks. The bracelets are attached to a line that they will pull to make the bracelet tighter and tighter until you part with some of your money. Not a good feeling!