Spiral staircases have been around long, long ago. You may think they were invented in the Middle Ages, but they've been around a lot longer than that. In the Bible, there were "winding" stairs in Solomon's Temple, and the oldest archaeological remains are thought to be the remnants of a 2,500 year old spiral staircase at a Greek temple in Selinunte, Sicily.
This wonderful example is at Southbank and covers three levels - climbing it is not as easy as it looks.
Today's Quote: Never look backwards or you'll fall down the stairs - Rudyard Kipling.
Looks like good exercise!
ReplyDeleteMe gusto mucho la frase ;))) y no sabia eso de la escalera, buena fotografia de muestra, un abrazo
ReplyDeleteThis photo takes my breath away! But probably not as much as if I had climbed that fantastic circular staircase! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI think I'd rather climb down these steps than climb up. :) Beautiful staircase though.
ReplyDeleteInteresting shot and good info and appropriate quote.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to walk down with Paula.
ReplyDeleteThe colors really pop in this photo!
ReplyDeleteIs there a lift in the centre?
ReplyDeleteThis is a marvelous image. Very enjoyable coming to your blog. All your photos are so interesting.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully captured spiral! I still have not walked it but admire its style!
ReplyDeleteA perfectly rational solution which is even beautiful!
ReplyDeletethis sound interesting..want to climb there in the future..wink! following ur lovely blog now..
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