14 September 2007

spiral staircase

The Guggenheim Museum in New York has a spiral ramp which is spectacular and winds around going up (or down). It isn't actually a staircase.


The Emirates Palace (hotel) in Abu Dhabi features an equally spectacular spiral staircase called the Wings Staircase
http://www.bestattravel.co.uk/media/author/Middle%20East/U.A.E/Abu%20Dhabi/emirates_palace/emirates_palace_hotel_wing_staircase.jpg

The Arc de triomphe in Paris also has a spiral staircase inside.


And this one is in the Vatican Museums.


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Yawn... it has been a dull week at work. Thank goodness the weekend is here.

1 comment:

Bogdan, the editor said...

I've been to the Guggenheim. I remember not realizing how quickly I was gaining altitude, and at some point having to go to the bathroom and being stunned at how far I had traveled (and how high I was). I remember being stressed about the situation. I imagine it all turned out fine, though. I don't remember how it ended.