Spanish Steps |
The charming
Town House Spagna is situated in the very heart of Rome, in Via della Croce, a peaceful typical street that crosses with the famous
Via del Corso, few meters away from the
Spanish Steps. The location is perfect to walk and explore the historical beauties of the Eternal City and enjoy all the pleasures Rome has to offer: the Town House is located in a lively area, full of shops, museums, galleries, restaurants and bars.
The Town House Spagna is in the so called “Trident area”, which is a remarkable Baroque architectural unit. From the obelisk of the magnificent
Piazza del Popolo three streets brench off indicating the pilgrims the most important itineraries: arriving from north
Via del Babuino tha leads to
Piazza di Spagna, with the church of Trinità dei Monti above the
Spanish Steps, and further on to the
Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore.
Via di Ripetta, on the right hand, leads to the Tiber’s bank and then, crossing the Ponte Sant’Angelo, directly to
St Peter. The central street, between the two twin churches, is Via del Corso that goes straight to
Piazza Venezia, seat of the Papal Palace.
Strolling through the streets of the Trident is a beautiful experience, like exploring a kind of open art museum. The number of Renaissance and Baroque masterpieces is impressive: churches, fountains, palaces, museums. The treasures of this area will surprise you! Together with the
Trevi Fountain,
Trevi Fountain |
the marvellous
Piazza di Spagna with its 135 steps and the Barcaccia Fountain are for sure the most famous monuments of this area. There are plenty of other beauties to discover, indeed: the Galleria Colonna, the Palazzo Camerale (today Institute for Fine Arts), the Mausoleum of Augustus and the new Ara Pacis Museum by Richard Meier, the Museo del Corso, the Sant’ Anastasio Church, Palazzo Borghese etc.
The area where the Town House Spagna is located is a beautiful district and an important cultural point of reference and at the same time one of the centres of the Italian political life: following Via del Corso you will find an elegant square with another obelisk: this is Montecitorio Square, with the the graceful
Palazzo Montecitorio, which is the seat of the
Parliament of the Italian Republic. At the end of Via del Corso is situated the magnificent Piazza Venezia, another of the biggest squares of Rome, often chosen as a meeting point by tourists, thanks to its position and to its majestic and recognizable monument depicting
Vittorio Emanuele II . This monument is the symbol of the unification of Italy in 1870 with Rome as the capital city.
St. Peter Square |
Nowadays history, everyday life and fine art live together harmoniously, making this neighbourhood especially pleasant. Via del Babuino for example is one of the most culturally vivacious streets of Rome, with many art galleries and studios, whereas the charming Via di Ripetta offers typical Italian shops, with some real historical shops. From the
Haute Couture boutiques of Via dei Condotti to the more cheap shops of Via del Corso, all tastes will be satisfied here!
The strategic position of the Town House Spagna offers you an excellent starting point to visit all the other monuments and museums of Rome; just a few meters from this property you will find the subway station “Piazza di Spagna” that can get you to
St. Peter's, the Vatican Museums and to the Colosseum in less than ten minutes.
Central location, young and professional management, courtesy and careful attention paid to every details, the Town House Spagna will grant you a perfect stay in Rome.
So, let’s start visiting the city, at the Town House Spagna Rome is yours !
