Scalinata delle Caravelle, Monumental staircase in central Genoa, Italy
The Scalinata delle Caravelle is a monumental staircase in central Genoa composed of two ramps separated by landscaped flower beds arranged across multiple levels. The structure includes maintained grass sections that break up the stone surfaces.
The staircase was built in the 1920s and 1930s and connected to an arch commemorating those killed in the First World War. This timing shows how the city created memorials in the years after the conflict.
The flower beds display patterns representing the three ships from a famous voyage of exploration. This maritime connection shapes how visitors experience and understand the place.
The staircase connects different elevation levels in the city center and is easily reached from nearby streets. The structure features wide steps and well-maintained surfaces for clear access between city levels.
The official name of this staircase is Scalinata del Milite Ignoto, referring to unknown soldiers of the war. Many visitors pass by without knowing this alternative name that reveals the monument's deeper purpose.
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