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Stairs Staircase Collection

"Exploring the Architectural Beauty: Staircases Around the World" Geometry comes to life as shadows dance on the side of a building

Background imageStairs Staircase Collection: Interior of the Colosseum

Interior of the Colosseum Rome Arena, Amphitheater Flavian Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1950-1960. Date of Artwork:72-80

Background imageStairs Staircase Collection: Staircase of the tower of Arnolfo in Palazzo Vecchio and view of the Cathedral, Florence

Staircase of the tower of Arnolfo in Palazzo Vecchio and view of the Cathedral, Florence Florence. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Background imageStairs Staircase Collection: Panoramic view of the village of Riomaggiore, one of the Cinque Terre, near La Spezia

Panoramic view of the village of Riomaggiore, one of the Cinque Terre, near La Spezia Riomaggiore. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Background imageStairs Staircase Collection: View of Ponte Lungo, Island of Giudecca, Venice

View of Ponte Lungo, Island of Giudecca, Venice Venice Island of Giudecca. Date of Photograph:1860-1870 ca

Background imageStairs Staircase Collection: Basilica of St. Peter, Porto Venere, la Spezia

Basilica of St. Peter, Porto Venere, la Spezia La Spezia Porto Venere. Date of Photograph:1955-1965

Background imageStairs Staircase Collection: View of Manarola, La Spezia

View of Manarola, La Spezia La Spezia Manarola. Date of Photograph:1950-1960

Background imageStairs Staircase Collection: View of Manarola from Riomaggiore

View of Manarola from Riomaggiore Riomaggiore Manarola. Date of Photograph:1950-1960

Background imageStairs Staircase Collection: The old farmhouse in Molin di Pepe, Firenzuola. Florence

The old farmhouse in Molin di Pepe, Firenzuola. Florence Firenzuola Molin di Pepe. Date of Photograph:1990

Background imageStairs Staircase Collection: Bovolo Staircase (Spiral Staircase) built for Pietro Contanin to embellish the interior facade of

Bovolo Staircase (Spiral Staircase) built for Pietro Contanin to embellish the interior facade of the Palazzo di San
3566436 Bovolo Staircase (Spiral Staircase) built for Pietro Contanin to embellish the interior facade of the Palazzo di San Paternian (today Campo Manin) by Unknown photographer

Background imageStairs Staircase Collection: Two men posing in front of a loggia, Croatia

Two men posing in front of a loggia, Croatia
3570606 Two men posing in front of a loggia, Croatia by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Croatia 1885 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageStairs Staircase Collection: Portrait of youth in front front of the Cathedral of Teramo

Portrait of youth in front front of the Cathedral of Teramo
3571325 Portrait of youth in front front of the Cathedral of Teramo by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Teramo 1908 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageStairs Staircase Collection: View of a street in Sutro. Some people can be seen walking

View of a street in Sutro. Some people can be seen walking
3572394 View of a street in Sutro. Some people can be seen walking by Unknown photographer, (19th-20th century); (add.info.: California, San Francisco, Sutro)

Background imageStairs Staircase Collection: La roche du Calvaire, Saint-Mihiel; postcard

La roche du Calvaire, Saint-Mihiel; postcard
3575780 La roche du Calvaire, Saint-Mihiel; postcard; (add.info.: Saint-Mihiel, France 1910 ca. Photographer: Levy, A.); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageStairs Staircase Collection: View of the Arsenal of Venice

View of the Arsenal of Venice
3560799 View of the Arsenal of Venice; (add.info.: Venice 1871 Date of Artwork: XV -XVII sec. Artist: Bon, Bartolomeo;Gambello, Antonio;Tremignon, Alessandro;Alberghetti Giovanni Francesco;Campagna)

Background imageStairs Staircase Collection: Detail of the facade of the Palace of Justice in Rome

Detail of the facade of the Palace of Justice in Rome
3558589 Detail of the facade of the Palace of Justice in Rome by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); (add.info.: Artist: Calderini, Guglielmo Date of Artwork: 1888-1910 Location: palace of Justice)

Background imageStairs Staircase Collection: The neogothic facade of the Cathedral of Arezzo, that replaced the former

The neogothic facade of the Cathedral of Arezzo, that replaced the former
3559184 The neogothic facade of the Cathedral of Arezzo, that replaced the former, which had remained unfinished since the beginning of the XV century

Background imageStairs Staircase Collection: View of the equestrian statue of Vittorio Emanuele II seen from the top, Rome

View of the equestrian statue of Vittorio Emanuele II seen from the top, Rome
3559506 View of the equestrian statue of Vittorio Emanuele II seen from the top, Rome by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); (add.info.: Artist: Gallori, Emilio;Chiaradia)

Background imageStairs Staircase Collection: Odoardo Beccari and family in front of the Villa di Badia in Ripoli

Odoardo Beccari and family in front of the Villa di Badia in Ripoli
3564054 Odoardo Beccari and family in front of the Villa di Badia in Ripoli by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Badia a Ripoli)

Background imageStairs Staircase Collection: The Sacred Heart Basilica (Sacre-Coeur), Paul Abadie (1812-1884), Paris

The Sacred Heart Basilica (Sacre-Coeur), Paul Abadie (1812-1884), Paris
3562727 The Sacred Heart Basilica (Sacre-Coeur), Paul Abadie (1812-1884), Paris; (add.info.: Paris, France 1925-1934 Date of Artwork: 1873-1914 Artist: Paul Abadie Photographer)

Background imageStairs Staircase Collection: The courtyard of the Palace of Justice in Rome

The courtyard of the Palace of Justice in Rome
3559863 The courtyard of the Palace of Justice in Rome; (add.info.: Artist: Calderini, Guglielmo Date of Artwork: 1888 -1910 Location: Rome Photographer: Anderson); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageStairs Staircase Collection: Monument to Amedeo VI of Savoy, the 'Green Count, ' designed by Pelagio Palagi

Monument to Amedeo VI of Savoy, the "Green Count, " designed by Pelagio Palagi, in Piazza Palazzo di Citta
3559854 Monument to Amedeo VI of Savoy, the "Green Count, " designed by Pelagio Palagi, in Piazza Palazzo di Citta, Turin; (add.info.: Artist: Palagi)

Background imageStairs Staircase Collection: The facade of the Church of Saint-Etienne-du-Mont, in Paris

The facade of the Church of Saint-Etienne-du-Mont, in Paris
3570456 The facade of the Church of Saint-Etienne-du-Mont, in Paris; (add.info.: Paris, France 1890 ca. Date of Artwork: 1492-1622 Photographer: Kuhn, J.); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageStairs Staircase Collection: A pavellon inside Zwinger Palace courtyard, in Dresden

A pavellon inside Zwinger Palace courtyard, in Dresden
3570393 A pavellon inside Zwinger Palace courtyard, in Dresden; (add.info.: Dresden, Germany 1890 ca Date of Artwork: 1709-32 Photographer: Tamme, R.); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageStairs Staircase Collection: Park of the Villa Fabbricotti, Florence

Park of the Villa Fabbricotti, Florence
3557724 Park of the Villa Fabbricotti, Florence by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); (add.info.: Artist: Micheli, Vincenzo (1830-1905) Date of Artwork: XIX sec

Background imageStairs Staircase Collection: The Temple of Isis, Pompeii

The Temple of Isis, Pompeii
3561610 The Temple of Isis, Pompeii; (add.info.: Pompeii, Naples 1873 Date of Artwork: 62 - 79 Photographer: Amodio, Michele); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageStairs Staircase Collection: The Albert Memorial in Kensington Gardens in London

The Albert Memorial in Kensington Gardens in London
3561574 The Albert Memorial in Kensington Gardens in London by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: London, Great Britain 1900-1910 ca)

Background imageStairs Staircase Collection: Alexandria, Cleopatra's Obelisk

Alexandria, Cleopatra's Obelisk
3563515 Alexandria, Cleopatra's Obelisk; (add.info.: Alexandria, Egypt 1870 ca. Photographer: Beato Antonio); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageStairs Staircase Collection: A majestic Gopura, characteristic pyramidal tower over the entrance to a Hindu temple

A majestic Gopura, characteristic pyramidal tower over the entrance to a Hindu temple, at Tiruvanamalay
3562681 A majestic Gopura, characteristic pyramidal tower over the entrance to a Hindu temple, at Tiruvanamalay, 1880 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info)

Background imageStairs Staircase Collection: A pavilion from the 1889 Paris World's Fair

A pavilion from the 1889 Paris World's Fair
3561760 A pavilion from the 1889 Paris World's Fair by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Paris, France 1889 Universal Exhibition of Paris)

Background imageStairs Staircase Collection: Cave of San Cristofano, Amalfi

Cave of San Cristofano, Amalfi
3560975 Cave of San Cristofano, Amalfi by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Amalfi 1880-1890 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageStairs Staircase Collection: View of the cathedral in Amalfi

View of the cathedral in Amalfi
3560974 View of the cathedral in Amalfi by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Amalfi 1880-1890 ca. Date of Artwork: 1875-1894 Artist: Alvino Enrico;Raimondi, Guglielmo;della Corte)

Background imageStairs Staircase Collection: Animated view of Trinita dei Monti, Rome

Animated view of Trinita dei Monti, Rome
3560764 Animated view of Trinita dei Monti, Rome by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Rome 1870 ca. Date of Artwork: 1629 Artist: Bernini Gian Lorenzo (1598-1680);Bernini

Background imageStairs Staircase Collection: The portal of the Municipality Hall of Regensburg, in Germany

The portal of the Municipality Hall of Regensburg, in Germany
3570379 The portal of the Municipality Hall of Regensburg, in Germany. by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Regensburg, Germany 1890-1900 ca. Date of Artwork: 1370-1440 ca)

Background imageStairs Staircase Collection: A church in Malaga

A church in Malaga
3566568 A church in Malaga by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Malaga, Spain 1880-1890 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageStairs Staircase Collection: The facade of the Church of San Giovanni in Monte in the square of the same name in Bologna

The facade of the Church of San Giovanni in Monte in the square of the same name in Bologna
3566209 The facade of the Church of San Giovanni in Monte in the square of the same name in Bologna. In the foreground the staircase by Unknown photographer

Background imageStairs Staircase Collection: Album 'Photographs of London': Albert memorial, London

Album "Photographs of London": Albert memorial, London
3563232 Album "Photographs of London": Albert memorial, London by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: London, Kensington Gardens, Great Britain 1890 ca)

Background imageStairs Staircase Collection: The courtyard of the Palace of Justice in Rome

The courtyard of the Palace of Justice in Rome
3559861 The courtyard of the Palace of Justice in Rome; (add.info.: Artist: Calderini, Guglielmo Date of Artwork: 1888 -1910 Location: Rome Photographer: Anderson); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageStairs Staircase Collection: Album 'Toledo': Porta de la Sangre or Zocodover in Toledo

Album "Toledo": Porta de la Sangre or Zocodover in Toledo
3563215 Album "Toledo": Porta de la Sangre or Zocodover in Toledo; (add.info.: Toledo, Spain 1880-1890 Photographer: Garzon); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageStairs Staircase Collection: Tourists walking at the Great Fall's bank. At its end, the Oktagon

Tourists walking at the Great Fall's bank. At its end, the Oktagon, a templet towered by a pyramid with the statue
3568321 Tourists walking at the Great Fall's bank. At its end, the Oktagon, a templet towered by a pyramid with the statue of Hercule on the top

Background imageStairs Staircase Collection: Spouses Maria Jose and Umberto of Savoy pay homage to the Unknown Soldier in Rome

Spouses Maria Jose and Umberto of Savoy pay homage to the Unknown Soldier in Rome
3568675 Spouses Maria Jose and Umberto of Savoy pay homage to the Unknown Soldier in Rome; (add.info.: Altare della Patria)

Background imageStairs Staircase Collection: 'Calli, Canali e Isole della Laguna', edition by Ferdinando Ongania

"Calli, Canali e Isole della Laguna", edition by Ferdinando Ongania
3560754 "Calli, Canali e Isole della Laguna", edition by Ferdinando Ongania, the Scala dei Giganti (the giants staircase), of the Ducal Palace

Background imageStairs Staircase Collection: Group portrait; they are probably members of the Torrigiani family

Group portrait; they are probably members of the Torrigiani family
3560366 Group portrait; they are probably members of the Torrigiani family by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Camigliano)

Background imageStairs Staircase Collection: 1900 Paris World's Fair: entrance to the Palais des Arts on Champ de Mars

1900 Paris World's Fair: entrance to the Palais des Arts on Champ de Mars
3561302 1900 Paris World's Fair: entrance to the Palais des Arts on Champ de Mars by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Paris, France 1900 Universal Exhibition of Paris)

Background imageStairs Staircase Collection: The Teatro Massimo in Palermo

The Teatro Massimo in Palermo
3558549 The Teatro Massimo in Palermo by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); (add.info.: Artist: Basile, Giovanni Battista Filippo;Basile)

Background imageStairs Staircase Collection: The Deposition of Christ from the Cross. Panel of the portal, designed by Barisano di Trani

The Deposition of Christ from the Cross. Panel of the portal, designed by Barisano di Trani
3559060 The Deposition of Christ from the Cross. Panel of the portal, designed by Barisano di Trani, of the Cathedral of San Nicola Pellegrino in Trani

Background imageStairs Staircase Collection: Monument to Victor Emanuel II in Rome

Monument to Victor Emanuel II in Rome
3558865 Monument to Victor Emanuel II in Rome by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); (add.info.: Artist: Sacconi, Giuseppe (1854-1905) Date of Artwork: 1885-1935 ca

Background imageStairs Staircase Collection: Women sitting on the stairway of Trinita dei Monti, Piazza di Spagna, Rome

Women sitting on the stairway of Trinita dei Monti, Piazza di Spagna, Rome
3569881 Women sitting on the stairway of Trinita dei Monti, Piazza di Spagna, Rome by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Piazza di Spagna)

Background imageStairs Staircase Collection: Exterior of the Church of St. John the Baptist (Juan de Bribislao) in Sibenik

Exterior of the Church of St. John the Baptist (Juan de Bribislao) in Sibenik
3569833 Exterior of the Church of St. John the Baptist (Juan de Bribislao) in Sibenik. Some men, women are and children at the foot of the church




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"Exploring the Architectural Beauty: Staircases Around the World" Geometry comes to life as shadows dance on the side of a building, revealing an intricate staircase in all its glory. This view of Ponte Lungo on the Island of Giudecca in Venice transports us to a world where art and functionality intertwine. At the port of Ripetta (Port Clementino) in Rome, a boat rests peacefully while our eyes are drawn to the majestic staircase that adorns the building of Dogana. Its grandeur leaves us captivated, imagining stories from centuries past. In Piazzetta Rua, Ghetto, Rome, an old shop stands as a testament to history. As we gaze upon it, our attention is diverted towards a charming staircase leading up to unknown wonders hidden within. The streets of Rome's Ghetto come alive with laughter and joy as children play freely. Amidst their innocence lies another enchanting stairway waiting to be explored - beckoning adventurers into new realms. A journey takes us further away from Italy's borders; we find ourselves climbing the stairway to Convento do Cristo in Tomar, Portugal. Once home to Templars, this monastery whispers tales of ancient secrets and spiritual devotion. Venturing even farther across continents brings us face-to-face with structures at Mitla's archaeological site - each step taken here feels like stepping back through time itself. The stairs become pathways connecting us with civilizations long gone but not forgotten. Mount Alban near Oaxaca presents breathtaking views from its archaeological site - and amidst these ruins lie stairs that have witnessed countless stories unfold over centuries. They stand resilient against time's relentless march forward. Palenque unveils its Templo del Sol - bathed in golden sunlight; it serves as both an architectural marvel and a testament to human ingenuity throughout history. Climbing these steps allows one access not only physically but also spiritually into ancient worlds.