Piazza di Spagna or the Spanish Steps are so called because the Spanish Embassy is located here. The steps lead from Bernini's fountain - ingeniously sunk below ground level - up to the Trinita'Dei Monti. The Spanish Steps change their appearance according to the season, in Summer time the steps are barely visible being almost completely covered by resting tourists, amorous roman males or hungry pigeons. In Spring the steps are adorned with huge tubs of Azaleas for the fashion shows which involve the worlds leading super models. In Winter time as part of the christmas preperations a crib is erected half way up the steps....