Exorcist steps, Stone steps in Georgetown, United States.
The Exorcist Steps are a steep concrete stairway of 75 steps in Georgetown, connecting M Street with Prospect Street. The staircase runs alongside the old Georgetown Car Barn and serves as a public passageway between the upper and lower streets of the neighborhood.
George Killeen built the stairway in 1895 as a public right of way during construction of the Capital Traction Company facility. Washington's Historic Preservation Review Board declared the steps the first official landmark of early 2019.
The stairway rose to worldwide attention through its role in the 1974 horror film, where a key sequence was shot on this spot. Visitors often stop here to see the location where Father Karras tumbles down the flight in the movie.
The stairway is freely accessible at any time of day, though caution is advised during wet or icy weather. Those attempting the climb should expect some effort, as the steps are steep and the descent can be demanding.
Though the stairway is now made of concrete, the original steps were built from wood and later replaced. Many film enthusiasts make the climb to photograph the scene from their own perspective.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Part of: Georgetown Car Barn, The Exorcist
GPS coordinates: 38.90550,-77.07020
Latest update: December 5, 2025 16:33
Stairs serve not only to overcome elevation changes but often rank among the notable structures of their cities. The Spanish Steps in Rome with its 135 steps has connected two districts since 1725 and became a meeting point for locals and visitors. In Montmartre, 222 steps lead to the Basilica of Sacré-Cœur, while Jacob's Ladder on Saint Helena with 699 steps forms one of the longest straight stairways in the world. The selection includes various construction types: spiral staircases in medieval towers, rock-carved ascents to temples and fortresses, and modern outdoor stairs made of concrete and steel. Some stairs were built for practical reasons like the steps to Table Mountain in Cape Town, others as part of religious sites like the stairs to the Golden Rock in Myanmar. Each staircase tells the story of the engineering skills of its era and the people who use it daily.
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