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England - The Tulip Stairs are one of the original features of the 17th-century Queen's House in Greenwich. (Photo: Flickr/CC BY-SA 2.0)
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South Korea - The centerpiece of South Korea's fashion hub, Seoul's Dongdaemun Design Plaza catches the eye with its striking modernity.
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Portugal - 'Harry Potter' author J.K. Rowling is said to have used the incredible staircase at Livraria Lello in Porto as inspiration for the interior of Hogwarts.
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Sweden - Dating back to 1891, the Hotel Knaust in Sundsvall still exudes a refined period character.
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India - The amazing Chand Baori situated in the village of Abhaneri consists of 3,500 narrow steps over 13 stories.
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USA - On the second floor of the Alabama State Capitol is this beautiful cantilevered spiral staircase designed by Horace King. (Photo: Flickr/CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
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USA - The interior stairs in San Francisco City Hall lead to the Board of Supervisor's meeting chambers.
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Italy - The celebrated multi-arch spiral staircase known as the Scala Contarini del Bovolo is an architectural highlight of the 15th-century Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo in Venice.
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England - Going down at the Aviator Hotel in Farnborough. (Photo: Flickr/CC BY-NC 2.0)
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Morocco - Backstreet steps in Chefchaouen, also known as Chaouen. The city, located near Tangier, is noted for its building in shades of blue.
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Germany - Hidden within an office building in Munich is the "Umschreibung," a stairway to nowhere. This sculpture is by Danish artist Olafur Eliasson.
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France - The monumental stairway in the opera house is one of the great architectural features of the 19th-century Palais Garnier in Paris. (Photo: Wikimedia/CC BY-SA 4.0)
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USA - The Loretto Chapel in Santa Fe, New Mexico is known for its unusual helix-shaped spiral staircase, the so-called "Miraculous Stair." (Photo: Wikimedia/CC BY-SA 3.0)
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Italy - The outstanding late Renaissance staircase in the Villa Farnese in Lazio features Mannerist frescoes.
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Switzerland - Laid out like a carpet across the floor of the imposing Federal Palace of Switzerland in Bern is this enormous staircase. (Photo: Wikimedia/Attribution)
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France - The exterior of the Centre Pompidou in Paris.
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Hong Kong - An artistic entrance to the Hong Kong Museum of History in Kowloon. (Photo: Flickr/CC BY-SA 2.0)
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USA - The 16th Avenue Tiled Steps in San Francisco are a vision. (Photo: Flickr/CC BY-SA 2.0)
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Singapore - Once a thriving tourist hotspot, colorful Bugis Village in Singapore is now a haunt for locals.
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Portugal - The Initiation Well at Quinta da Regaleira in Sintra, near Lisbon, contains a 27-meter (88-ft) spiral staircase.
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Thailand - The colorful approach to the Wat Tham Sua Thai Temple in Kanchanaburi.
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Georgia - The exquisite stained glass windows in this 19th-century house in Tbilisi illuminate the property's wooden staircase.
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USA - Visitors to the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City are greeted by this magnificent marble staircase.
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Greece - This staircase view in Santorini opens the eye to the serene Aegean Sea.
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Russia - Besides rare and priceless collections, the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg is appreciated for its stunning 18th-century architecture.
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Hungary - Make a grand entrance on this staircase in the Hungarian Royal State Opera House in Budapest.
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Ukraine - The centerpiece of the venerable 19th-century House of Scientists in Lviv is this wonderfully carved oak staircase.
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France - A spiral staircase inside the landmark Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
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Spain - San Juan de Gaztelugatxe islet in Biscay is accessed by a narrow path, crossing the solid stone bridge, and going up to over 200 steps. (Photo: Wikimedia/CC BY-SA 3.0 ES)
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Italy - The modern Bramante Staircase in Vatican City dates back to 1932.
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Italy - Pictured is the original Bramante Staircase, which dates back to 1505. (Photo: Wikimedia/CC BY-SA 2.0)
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Stunning staircases you'll want to step onto
Going up, or down?
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We all use them, but some staircases stand out for their rich history, stunning design, and architectural clout. Around the world, there are amazing examples of just how beautiful stairs can be.
To see what we mean, browse this gallery. These stairways will leave you breathless.
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