Baroque architecture is a highly decorative and theatrical style which appeared in Italy in the late 16th century and gradually spread across Europe.

We enter the baroque era with this 1633 helicoidal staircase from Palazzo Barberini, also in Rome. The 1635 Tulip staircase at Queen's House, Greenwich, is better known thanks to the popular photo taken here of the ghost, than due to the fact that it was the first centrally unsupported spiral staircase in England. Image by Jack Malvern.

Nov 13, 2017 · From the simple, straight-flight staircase to the medieval spiral (designed to give an advantage during a sword fight), here’s our list of the world’s most amazing staircases!

Mar 19, 2025 · Borromini designed one of the two grand staircases in Palazzo Barberini, a masterpiece of Roman Baroque architecture. This palace, home to the magnificent Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Antica, was a collaboration between Carlo Maderno, Bernini, and Borromini. The oval spiral staircase is one of Borromini’s most elegant and innovative designs.

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Jul 18, 2017 · With the enchanting nature of the staircase, it’s almost possible to forget that there’s a church that sits at the top of it. The Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios and its beautiful baroque architecture were built between 1750 and 1761.

Oct 8, 2024 · In this article, we’ll explore ten of the most iconic staircases from around the world, each with its own unique story, as well as taking a look at some amazing staircases transformed by very talented artists around the world. 1. The Spanish Steps (Rome, Italy)

An imperial staircase (sometimes erroneously known as a "double staircase") is the name given to a staircase with divided flights. Usually the first flight rises to a half-landing and then divides into two symmetrical flights both rising with an equal number of steps and turns to the next floor .

Dec 4, 2017 · The key elements of a Baroque stair hall are marble, niches, with illusory scenes and a sense of airiness created by trompe l’oeil as well as ceiling lights. It’s all very big and dramatic and screams money and power at you.