William G.
Yelp
After landing in Rome, and after having an outstanding dinner at Desco, my girlfriend and I hopped in an uber and headed toward the center of Rome. Our first stop was the colosseum, which was a majestic site to see at nighttime. Please see my review for that location.
Our second stop was the Spanish Steps. Our uber dropped us off a few blocks from the bottom of the steps. While we walked here, we noticed all the stores in the area. All the nice brand that you'd see back home in the US, they have stores here. We were here close to midnight, so all the shops were closed. But the steps were not closed, obviously.
The steps, and the area around them, were very well lit. There were not many people around, but it was not secluded my any means. There were also police nearby, so it's safe to say that this area is secure.
It was a short walk up, which served as a post-dinner mild exercise.
Once at the top, we were able to take in the nice view. We were able to look out past the building below, and take in the Roman skyline. If you're a photography enthusiast like me, then you will love the many great shots that can be taken here. I uploaded one photo to Yelp, and the rest will be part of my portfolio.
At the very top, there is the church of Santissima Trinita dei Monti. Just outside this church, and in clear view from any part of the steps is the Sallustiano Obelisk.
The next day, we came back to the steps, but it was expectedly far more crowded. The daytime is great, but in my opinion, the nighttime is a far better time to come here, take great photos, and take in the atmosphere.
The Spanish Steps are one of many great sights in the beautiful city of Rome. It was one of several highlights in our weekend getaway. I recommend this place.