Spanish Steps

[HamishHamish]

Does anybody know the scheduled date as to when the Spanish Steps are to be re-opened. Not sure if it is worth visiting if you can't walk up them

[hexdragon]

I have also heard that it is now illegal to sit and eat gelato on them, is this true?:confused:

[Hlitner]

I have also heard that it is now illegal to sit and eat gelato on them, is this true?:confused:

 

In late April, part of the steps were open and other parts (about half) were turned into a major construction area. We heard that plans were to totally close the steps (suspect this has now been done). The project is supposed to be finished by the Spring of 2017....although we would not hold our breath.

 

Hank

[HamishHamish]

Hank, I have now found this so only a week to go !!

http://roma.corriere.it/notizie/cronaca/16_agosto_30/trinita-monti-chiude-cantiere-riapre-pubblico-scalinata-4077f5a6-6e2d-11e6-8bf4-ee6b05dcd2d0.shtml

[hexdragon]

According to Google Translate, the steps will be open starting next week, but close at night

[steamboats]

They are opening September 21st.

 

As far as I remember it´s been illegal to eat there before (same with the Trevi Fountain).

 

BTW Bulgari paid for the renovation and now askes for a fence to close it during the night (to avoid new damages).

 

steamboats

[Hlitner]

Ahhh, so they are scheduled to reopen next week! One can sure hope :). When it comes to Italy we will have to see it...to truly believe they finished. We were fortunate to see the newly finished Trevi Fountain...and it was worth the long wait. It is more beautiful then ever...having been completely cleaned and repaired.

 

Hank

[euro cruiser]

Regarding eating, it has been illegal for a few years now to eat on/around any of the national monuments. This was a necessary change as too many people were treating them like their personal picnic area (and afterwards, personal garbage area). There are plenty of places to eat, no need to cop a squat on the steps with your gelato.