A staircase is perhaps the most common piece of architectural miracles, which we are very used to using, and we often forget how great they are. There are ancient: they have been serving mankind from about 6000 BC, helping us overcome height, small or big. Here is a list of 10 most famous stairways around the world. Let's take a look: World's 10 Most Famous Stairways (Amazing Staircases)
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Sigiriya Lion's Rock Sri Lanka
Sigiria, or the Lion Rock, located in Sri Lanka, is a gigantic column of rock of about 200 m. Once upon a time, it had the Sky for the king built atop this rock, which was later used as a Buddhist monastery until the 14th century, which is now in its ruins. Now a UNESCO World Heritage site, Sigiriya has a stairway of 1200 steps. Climbing them may be strenuous, but the view from the top makes up for it.
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Baha'í Gardens
The Baha'í gardens in Haifa, Israel, is one of the most beautiful gardens in the world, and is a UNECO World Heritage site. They are spread along a remarkable staircase of 19 terraces and 1700 stairs. This stairway, one of the most famous stairways in the world, extends up the northern slope of Mount Carmel, and is flanked by two streams cascading down through the steps and terrace bridges.
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Schlossberg Stairs
The Schlossberg clock tower is the main attraction of Graz, Austria, visible from all parts of the city, and from the top of it, Graz and its surroundings areas. To get that that view, tourists have to climb up the Schlossberg Stairs at the far end of Schlossbergplatz. The stairway consisting of 260 steps, are cut into the face of the Schlossberg Hill, back and forth to the clock tower and the top of the hill.
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Tiger Cave Temple
Th e Tiger Cave Temple is a famous Buddhist temple in Krabi, Thailand, and is a sacred Buddhist site. The temple has two short stairways that merge to form a strenuous set of stairs leading to the top where there is a glorious Buddha statue of 278 m on the 600 m temple . Another set of stairs leads to the limestone cave . There are 1237 steps altogether, which need to be climbed to reach the summit.
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Chand Baori
Chand Baori is one of the deepest and largest step wells in India, located in Rajasthan. It was constructed to store water for a long time, since there is scarcity of water in Rajasthan . There are 16 storeys that extend to 100 ft, and 3500 steps that are beautifully patterned to lead down to the cool water. The Baori and its stairs have been featured in Hollywood films notably The Dark Knight Rises.
These are some of the most famous stairways in the world. There are several other mind-blowingly beautiful staircases. Many of them have been built a long time ago, while a lot of them are new structures. To offer an alternative, some of the stairways have lifts, cable cars, so that those who cannot climb so many stairs can still enjoy the destination. But, as they say, sometimes, the journey is more important than the destination, and the saying is definitely true when it comes to these most famous stairways with great many stories to tell.
Sigiria, or the Lion Rock, located in Sri Lanka, is a gigantic column of rock of about 200 m. Once upon a time, it had the Sky for the king built atop this rock, which was later used as a Buddhist monastery until the 14th century, which is now in its ruins. Now a UNESCO World Heritage site, Sigiriya has a stairway of 1200 steps. Climbing them may be strenuous, but the view from the top makes up for it.
The Baha'í gardens in Haifa, Israel, is one of the most beautiful gardens in the world, and is a UNECO World Heritage site. They are spread along a remarkable staircase of 19 terraces and 1700 stairs. This stairway, one of the most famous stairways in the world, extends up the northern slope of Mount Carmel, and is flanked by two streams cascading down through the steps and terrace bridges.
The Schlossberg clock tower is the main attraction of Graz, Austria, visible from all parts of the city, and from the top of it, Graz and its surroundings areas. To get that that view, tourists have to climb up the Schlossberg Stairs at the far end of Schlossbergplatz. The stairway consisting of 260 steps, are cut into the face of the Schlossberg Hill, back and forth to the clock tower and the top of the hill.
Th e Tiger Cave Temple is a famous Buddhist temple in Krabi, Thailand, and is a sacred Buddhist site. The temple has two short stairways that merge to form a strenuous set of stairs leading to the top where there is a glorious Buddha statue of 278 m on the 600 m temple . Another set of stairs leads to the limestone cave . There are 1237 steps altogether, which need to be climbed to reach the summit.
Chand Baori is one of the deepest and largest step wells in India, located in Rajasthan. It was constructed to store water for a long time, since there is scarcity of water in Rajasthan . There are 16 storeys that extend to 100 ft, and 3500 steps that are beautifully patterned to lead down to the cool water. The Baori and its stairs have been featured in Hollywood films notably The Dark Knight Rises.
These are some of the most famous stairways in the world. There are several other mind-blowingly beautiful staircases. Many of them have been built a long time ago, while a lot of them are new structures. To offer an alternative, some of the stairways have lifts, cable cars, so that those who cannot climb so many stairs can still enjoy the destination. But, as they say, sometimes, the journey is more important than the destination, and the saying is definitely true when it comes to these most famous stairways with great many stories to tell.
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