Vigili del Fuoco via AP The Spanish Steps, one of Rome's most recognizable monuments, have never been intended for motor vehicles, although some thrill-seekers have tried their luck.

An 80-year-old man has told police he was “wrong” to drive down Rome’s famed Spanish Steps, after firefighters had to recover his vehicle from the landmark in the early hours of Tuesday.

This is the terrace of the Presidential suite. TOMMY-PICONE Hassler Hotel If you have seen the iconic film Roman Holiday then you are familiar with the stellar beauty of the Spanish steps. Perched ...