These staircases represent architectural and technical achievements. From the 135 steps of the Spanish Steps in Rome to the 699 steps of Jacob's Ladder in Saint Helena, each structure displays distinct construction features. The selection includes historical spiral staircases, rock-carved ascents, and geometric structures.
Rome, Italy
Monumental outdoor staircase built in the 18th century connecting Piazza di Spagna with Trinità dei Monti.
Oahu, Hawaii, USA
Metal staircase with 3922 steps on Mount Puukeahiakahoe, built for military communication facilities.
Abhaneri, India
Geometric water well from the 9th century featuring 3500 steps across 13 levels.
Vatican City
Stone double helix stair construction connecting the museum exit with the entrance.
Greenwich, England
This spiral staircase in Queen's House was the first in England with a self-supporting geometric design.
Washington D.C., USA
A steep stone staircase that gained fame from the 1973 film and stands next to Georgetown University.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
These mosaic covered steps were created by Chilean artist Jorge Selarón over two decades.
Odessa, Ukraine
This monumental staircase connects the harbor to the city and consists of 192 steps with an optical illusion.
Basque Country, Spain
A stone staircase of 230 steps connects to the island church. The site served as filming location for the television series Game of Thrones.
Santorini, Greece
White stone steps connect the town to the old harbor. Mules transport goods and visitors' luggage up and down.
Lysefjord, Norway
Wooden staircase with 4444 steps next to a water pipeline. The longest wooden stairway in the world rises 740 meters.
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Stone steps with 70 degree incline lead to the central tower. The stairs symbolize the path to Mount Meru.
New York City, USA
A structure containing 154 flights of stairs, 80 landings, and 2500 steps. The construction reaches a height of 45 meters.
Venice, Italy
Ceremonial marble staircase from the 15th century with two large statues of Mars and Neptune on the sides.
Bonifacio, Corsica, France
187 steps carved into limestone lead from the Mediterranean Sea to the plateau. The staircase has a 45-degree inclination.
Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
Wooden spiral staircase without central support making two 360-degree turns. The construction uses wooden pegs instead of nails.
Singapore
The metallic construction consists of two intertwined staircases in Fort Canning Park surrounded by green spaces.
Paris, France
The stone staircase leads from Boulevard de Rochechouart to Sacré-Cœur Basilica with rest benches every 30 steps.
Haifa, Israel
This staircase extends across 19 terraces with geometric gardens from the foot to the summit of Mount Carmel.
Los Angeles, California, USA
The 131 steps appeared in the 1932 film The Music Box where a piano was carried up these stairs.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
This stone staircase with 72 steps stands in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art and gained international recognition through the Rocky film.
Saint Helena, British Overseas Territory
This metal staircase with 699 steps connects Jamestown to the upper part of the island and rises 183 meters in elevation.
Ljubljana, Slovenia
The 15th century stone staircase runs through the medieval tower of the castle on a hill in the city center.
Matale, Sri Lanka
The 5th century staircase passes through stone lion paws to reach the summit of a 200 meter high granite rock.
Istanbul, Turkey
A historical stone stairway from the Byzantine period that leads to the entrance of the ancient racing arena.
Antrim, Northern Ireland
Stone staircase situated between old beech trees that line a narrow forest path.
Guatapé, Colombia
A rock-cut staircase with 649 steps leads to the top of the granite stone formation.
Paris, France
A 1920s stone staircase with geometric patterns in the main building of the Paris horse racing track.
Chambord, France
This central spiral staircase contains two separate helical paths that wind around a column without intersecting each other.