Book description
Learn about the history of the Spanish Steps in Rome with iMinds
Travel's insightful fast knowledge series. The Spanish Steps are one of
the most visited destinations in the Eternal City of Rome. This graceful
staircase sits like the tiers to a great amphitheatre. But rather than a
stage to watch, those seated here can watch the drama and intrigue of
Italian life from the safe distance of an inconspicuous spectator.
People-watching is a great Italian pastime and these steps form the
prime place for it in the buzzing capital of Rome. Visitors like to join
in on this secretive hobby when arriving in this area of Rome. What is
highly interesting about the Spanish Steps is that they are a tourist
attraction where visitors simply relax! They are named after the nearby
Piazza di Spagna, which translates to Spanish Square . The square lies
at the bottom of the steps and is so named as the Spanish Embassy to the
Vatican used to be close by. This piazza itself is of interest, and has
a famous sculpture of a boat. The fountain is known as La Barcaccia ,
meaning Old Boat and is so-named as it portrays a half-sunken ship whose
bows are overflowing with water. It was the last work of Pietro Bernini,
who was the father of the famous baroque artist Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
The fountain was completed in about 1627, but the steps behind it stem
from a later date. iMinds will tell you the story behind the place with
its innovative travel series, transporting the armchair traveller or
getting you in the mood for discover on route to your destination.
iMinds brings targeted knowledge to your eReading device with short
information segments to whet your mental appetite and broaden your mind.
iMinds unique fast-learning products have been praised in the Financial
Times, Wired, Vogue, Robb Report, Sky News, LA Times, Mashable and many
others.. the future of general knowledge acquisition. Learn about the
history of the Spanish Steps in Rome with iMinds Travel's insightful
fast knowledge series. The Spanish Steps are one of the most visited
destinations in the Eternal City of Rome. This graceful staircase sits
like the tiers to a great amphitheatre. But rather than a stage to
watch, those seated here can watch the drama and intrigue of Italian
life from the safe distance of an inconspicuous spectator.
People-watching is a great Italian pastime and these steps form the
prime place for it in the buzzing capital of Rome. Visitors like to join
in on this secretive hobby when arriving in this area of Rome. What is
highly interesting about the Spanish Steps is that they are a tourist
attraction where visitors simply relax! They are named after the nearby
Piazza di Spagna, which translates to Spanish Square . The square lies
at the bottom of the steps and is so named as the Spanish Embassy to the
Vatican used to be close by. This piazza itself is of interest, and has
a famous sculpture of a boat. The fountain is known as La Barcaccia ,
meaning Old Boat and is so-named as it portrays a half-sunken ship whose
bows are overflowing with water. It was the last work of Pietro Bernini,
who was the father of the famous baroque artist Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
The fountain was completed in about 1627, but the steps behind it stem
from a later date. iMinds will tell you the story behind the place with
its innovative travel series, transporting the armchair traveller or
getting you in the mood for discover on route to your destination.
iMinds brings targeted knowledge to your eReading device with short
information segments to whet your mental appetite and broaden your mind.
iMinds unique fast-learning products have been praised in the Financial
Times, Wired, Vogue, Robb Report, Sky News, LA Times, Mashable and many
others.. the future of general knowledge acquisition.
