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.

Rome might be one of the world’s busiest tourist cities, but there are ways to cope with overtourism – and you can even learn ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: During the era of the Grand Tour, the area around the Spanish Steps earned the nickname of the English Ghetto. Immerse yourself in the area's English past with a visit to ...