Piazza di Spagna or Spagna square sits the Spanish Steps, where at the footsteps of the stairs is the “Trinità dei Monti” (Trinity of the Mounts) and it is an ideal departure point for the famous and fashionable Via Condotti. It is one of the most popular meeting places in Rome. It is also one of the most visually pleasing squares. In the 17th century, the ... More> area around the current embassy was even considered Spanish territory. Fontana della Barcaccia is at the foot of it built in boat form to memorize the flood in 1598. The place sits the Colonna dell’Immacolata (Column of the Immaculate Conception), found in 1777 under a monastery. It is now topped with a statue of Virgin Mary. An easy access provided to Via Vittorio Veneto.