Stairs really does not like travelers or locals. But some stairs are so impressive, that they have become a major attraction and people seek them for themselves. Play of colors, unusual design or legend that is associated with them, all will force you to climb them and the visit will be one of the best experiences ever.
Hawaii’s breathtaking but illegal ‘Stairway To Heaven
Valparaiso, Chile
Wonderful colorful staircase can also be found in other parts of the city. Thanks to this, the darker realm of some suburbs has changed into a magnificent art, which in addition carries a message. Indeed, some steps may also contain minor paintings mapping fragments of Chilean history.
Brazilian metropolis of Rio de Janeiro has one exceptional cult place – staircase of eccentric artist Selarón. At the beginning, he only would like to attract his customers and uplift the environment around, but they became one of the artist’s most famous artworks all over the world. The stairs used the band U2 for their clip or Fanta for its advertising.
Chand Baori, India
Although it does not seem possible at first glance, Chand Baori is a water tank, the deepest and largest in India. It was built by King Chanda near the village of Abhaneri in Rajasthan around the turn of the 8th and 9th century. It has 16 floors, which are connected with 3500 steps. Because the water temperature in the tank is 5-6 degrees less than the air, it was used by locals like a public bath in greatest heat.
Other of the most interesting stairs in the world can be found in Spain. Island Gaztelugatxe and mainland are connected by narrow bridge, which gradually passes into the stone staircase with incredibly beautiful perspective. Finally it brings you to the top, where is a church from the 10th century, a popular place of local pilgrimage.
A 300-foot (91,5m) staircase along a mountain face in the Taihang Mountains in Linzhou, China offer the thrill of mountaineering without the danger. This spiral ladder is only open to people under 60 years and you have to sign a consent form confirming that you don’t have any heart or lung problems. It is so narrow that only one person at a time can fit widthways.
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