Steps of Cincinnati Steps of Cincinnati The Steps of Cincinnati refers to the collection of approximately 400 sets of city-owned steps in Cincinnati, Ohio, in the United States. The steps are considered a unique and integral mode of transportation in the city. In addition to practical use, the steps offer recreational users exercise and serve as a scenic attraction to tourists. Cincinnati is a city of hills. While not a literal description, the city has long been given the nickname "The City of Seven Hills", a metaphorical reference to the seven hills of Rome. Before the advent of the automobile this system of
Spanish Steps set in a house next to the Steps. The Steps were featured prominently in the film version of "The Talented Mr. Ripley" starring Matt Damon in the title role. The progressive rock group Refugee recorded the song "Credo" in 1974, which contains the lyric: "I believe in constant pauses / Like a Roman holiday / And I often stop for air / As I climb the Spanish stairs". The Bob Dylan song "When I Paint My Masterpiece," first recorded in 1971 by The Band and later appearing on the album "Bob Dylan's Greatest Hits Vol. II", mentions both the "Spanish