Of the stairs of the worldthese are the most spectacular for their history, their form or how they have resisted the passing of the years; Some are even famous.
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The lobby of the Milà house by Antoni Gaudí, Barcelona, Spain
Designed by the emblematic architect Antoni Gaudí between 1906 and 1912, the Milà house and its sculptural chimneys are one of the most emblematic works in Barcelona. Known as LA PEDRERAthe town opens to a spectacular entrance that remembers a cave Art Deco. The undulating stone facade, plaster roofs with its dynamic reliefs, handmade wooden doors and ornamentation and wrought iron balconies made the building become a world heritage of UNESCO in 1984.
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Hakone outdoor museum, Gabriel Loire, Japan
Created by the French teacher Gabriel Loire, the Symphonic sculpture It is a majestic snail ladder nestled in the heart of an observation tower made entirely colored stained glass. The 336 m² tower, which houses the narrow staircase looks like an enveloping kaleidoscope. Formed between pieces of glass and lead strips, the staircase offers a bird's bird view.