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Spanish Steps

The pretty Hotel St. Moritz is located in a prestigious and central position in the historical centre of Rome, close to the most important historical sights of the Eternal City.
From the Hotel it’s very easy to reach by foot most of the historical and artistic points of interest of Rome, like the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain, the Colosseum, Piazza Venezia, the Pantheon and many more.
Just in front of the hotel you find the “Palazzo delle Esposizioni”: this building, with wide steps, Corinthian columns and statues, was designed as an exhibition centre by the architect Pio Piacentini and built by the City of Rome in 1882. This palace is still used to house exhibitions of artists from all over the world.
Going on with a pleasant walk, you will reach the gorgeus Roman Forum and Colosseum: in 72 AD, Emperor Vespasian decided to devote part of the area occupied by the Nero's Domus Aurea to public entertainment, and built the biggest Roman amphitheatre in the world: the Colosseum. This Flavian amphitheatre took its name either because it stood near the statue of Nero, the "Colosseum", or because of its own colossal dimension. Three types of columns support the arcades and the walls are made of brick and volcanic tufa faced with marble blocks. Colosseum is well-known for the spectacles organised in it, consisting in duels between gladiators and wild animals. From the Colosseum starts the enchanting Roman Forum: it was the civic and political hearth of Roman Empire, tracing nowadays, with its few columns and ruined walls, 12 centuries of history. The Forum had many functions: it was in the same time the reference for daily life, politics and religion. In about 550 BC this valley became a real square at the centre of a town. The last Etruscan king, Tarquin the Proud, was thrown out in 509BC and the Consulate was instituted. The Republican era had begun: Rome began to develop into an Empire.
Walking through Via IV Novembre you will arrive to the white and wide Piazza Venezia: this is the point of convergence of many streets and a convenient meeting point for tourists, thanks to its position and to its majestic Victor Emmanuel II Monument. This monument is the symbol of the unification of Italy in 1870 with Rome as the capital city. It was begun in 1885 and inaugurated in 1911. In the Victor Emmanuel II Monument, at the foot of the statue of Rome, is the National Shrine, the tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Since 1921 the tomb has contained the remains of a soldier who died in the 1915-18 war.

Colosseum

For people who come to Rome, a visit to the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain is a must!
The Trevi Fountain , one of the symbol of the Eternal City, is a Baroque masterpiece. The fountain has a scenographical effect, guaranteed by the restricted space of the surrounding, which presents itself as a theatre. The central niche depicts Neptune riding a chariot driven by sea horses and the water flows over rocks before collecting in a pool below. According to legend, if you throw a coin into the water by expressing a wish, the wish will become true and you will certainly return to Rome.
Piazza di Spagna is one of the most beautiful squares in Rome and the famous Spanish Steps are one of Rome’s most famous sights, thanks to their popularity as meeting point and to the position at the heart of the city’s shopping area. From the upper terrace there is an excellent view of the city.
Thanks to the efficient public transport net, you will also easily reach symbols of Rome like the Vatican and St. Peter’s: the Vatican area will surprise the visitor with its unique charm, thanks to the majesty of S. Peter Square with the famous Basilica, the Vatican Museums, the Raphael Rooms, the Vatican Gardens and the Sistine Chapel which draw pilgrims and tourists from all over the world. Don’t forget to visit Castel Sant’Angelo, the big castle built by the Emperor Hadrian, which became later an imposing papal residence.

Hotel St. Moritz, perfect location and welcoming atmosphere.