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5 unusual facts about Spanish Steps


Carlo Petrini

He first came to prominence in the 1980s for taking part in a campaign against the fast food chain McDonald's opening near the Spanish Steps in Rome.

Ewa Minge

Dubbed the "Next Couture", her collection has been shown globally, including on the Spanish Steps in Rome.

Mozzetta

Benedict wore the winter mozzetta during the papal station at the image of the Madonna near the Spanish Steps that traditionally marks the beginning of Rome's winter season, and he wore it on all the occasions in the winter season where this garment was appropriate.

Spanish Steps

In 2005, American rock band Of A Revolution released One Shot from their album Stories of a Stranger, which contains the lyrics "Rome is burning, you can taste the embers / I am walking hard on Spanish Steps".

The Masks of Time

He floats down from the sky naked, landing on the Spanish Steps.



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