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Falling Upwards
Carved directly into the limestone cliff of Bonifacio, the King of Aragon's Stairs comprises 187 steps, inclined on 45 degrees. The steps overhang the sea for 65 metres and a path runs from the bottom giving access to an otherwise inaccessible cave: St Barthélemy's well. According to the legend, the steps were carved in one night by the soldiers of the King of Aragon when attacking Bonifacio in 1420. More likely, it was built on a longer period, by monks to reach the well.
This shot was taken at the bottom of the stairs, looking up.
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Falling Upwards
Carved directly into the limestone cliff of Bonifacio, the King of Aragon's Stairs comprises 187 steps, inclined on 45 degrees. The steps overhang the sea for 65 metres and a path runs from the bottom giving access to an otherwise inaccessible cave: St Barthélemy's well. According to the legend, the steps were carved in one night by the soldiers of the King of Aragon when attacking Bonifacio in 1420. More likely, it was built on a longer period, by monks to reach the well.
This shot was taken at the bottom of the stairs, looking up.
+2 in first comment to give you an idea of the impressiveness....
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