Scala Regia

Scala Regia

Scala Regia is the Italian translation for "Royal Staircase". In the courtly world of pre-republican days, a number of majestic entrance staircases took the name Scala Regia, including:

* The Scala Regia of the Vatican, a flight of steps designed by Bernini (1663-1666) to connect the Vatican Palace to St. Peter's Basilica.
* Main staircase of Villa Farnese at Caprarola
* Entrance to Palazzo Ducale in Lucca
* Entrance to House of Lords, Westminster

Other famous staircase entrances include the Scala D'oro in Venice.


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