BY: Catherine Edwards
The Spanish steps are one of Rome's most popular tourist sites. But how much do you know about the famous landmark? Many a tourist has grumbled that they are 'just steps' - but this staircase is an institution in Rome. Here's everything you need to know about Italy's most famous steps.
1. There are exactly 135 steps
However, if you try to count them yourself you may reach the figure of 136; the drainage system is elevated and so is often mistaken for the first step. Also, the steps are the widest stairway in all of Europe - making them a perfect meeting place.
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