Have you heard of the Holy Stairs or Scala Sancta in Rome? This is an interesting and important site to visit, whether you are religious or not. Find out why you should see (and maybe even climb) the holy staircase in Rome, and get my top tips for the best way to do it!

The Holy Stairs in Rome - Everything you need to Know

The Holy Stairs, also known as the Scala Sancta in Latin and the Scala Santa in Italian, is a set of 28 marble steps located near the Archbasilica of Saint John in Lateran in Rome. These steps are believed to have been part of the praetorium (residence) of Pontius Pilate in Jerusalem.