April 10, 2011

The DNA-like double-helix stairs of the Vatican

Location: Vatican Museums, Italy (41° 54′ 23″ N, 12° 27′ 16″ E)
Date: 23 March 2006; 10.35am
Camera: Canon 300D with kit lens

The Vatican Museums’ spiral staircase is probably the most photographed and recognisable stairway in the world. The spiral stairs is actually two separate helixes, one leading up and the other leading down, that twist together in a double helix formation. the stairs is the exit from the Vatican Museum. It is especially popular because photography is forbidden in the amazing Sistine Chapel and this is like the last photographic opportunity in the Vatican. before one exits.

5 comments:

PhotoVigor said...

Hey, I must say, this is one of your best masterpiece.. Thanks for sharing. Cheers.. :)

Lori said...

Nice =). I'm wondering though, are the stairs symmetrical or do they have a major and minor groove too ;)

Custom Photo Calendar said...

This a great piece. Thanks for sharing it. I'll be sure to bookmark your blog to read more posts later on!

Praful Makwana said...

great work.. impressive

Jilson Thomas said...

good one .... keep on sending more.....