Gabi Breitenbach
Staircase of Santa María del Monte in Caltagirone, Sicily
Built in 1608, the Staircase of Santa Maria del Monte is a 142-step staircase in Caltagirone, Sicily made from thousands of ceramic tiles, one design per step, as a perfect tribute to a city known for its design and production of ceramics and terra-cotta sculptures. The tiles however were only added in 20th century. The stairs beautifully connect the upper and lower part of the town
Staircase of Santa María del Monte in Caltagirone, Sicily
Built in 1608, the Staircase of Santa Maria del Monte is a 142-step staircase in Caltagirone, Sicily made from thousands of ceramic tiles, one design per step, as a perfect tribute to a city known for its design and production of ceramics and terra-cotta sculptures. The tiles however were only added in 20th century. The stairs beautifully connect the upper and lower part of the town