The rules come in the midst of an especially hot summer. People who stop to rest, roll a suitcase or otherwise loiter on Rome's 18th-century Spanish Steps could now face fines of up to $448.

Visitors to Rome’s famous Spanish Steps looking to take a load off will need to keep on walking. Earlier this week, city officials made good on their promise to preserve Rome’s historic and ...

The Spanish Steps (Scalinata di Trinità dei Monti) are one of Rome's most easily recognizable landmarks. Located at Piazza di Spagna, the baroque Spanish Steps uniquely join some of the city's ...