01. Mount Buren in Belgium - Mount Buren - not a real mountain, and the name of the ladder. It consists of 374 steps and is located in Liege. The staircase was built in 1881 to allow the soldiers to go down into the city center to the hill while avoiding the dangerous paths. Stairs aristocrat named for the 15th century Vincent de Buren, who defended the city of Liege attack from the Duke of Burgundy. Almost ruined citadel near Mount Buren was the first bastion of defense of the city. When you climb to the top, you will be rewarded with spectacular views of the city and the river Maas.
02. Stairs to the sea, Spain - This beautiful staircase is located on the island of Gastelugache in Spain. This tiny island in the Bay of Biscay belongs to the municipality of Bermeo in the Basque Country. Stairs leading to the hermitage, which was built in the 10th century. Total staircase has 237 steps. It is best to visit these places in the fall or in the spring to enjoy the peace and beauty of the environment. In the summer there are usually crowded.
03. Spiral Staircase Tyayhan - Ladder height of 91.5 meters installed along the mountainside Tyayhan in Linchzhou, China. It offers the thrill of climbing without any hazard. Hike up the stairs does not require additional training and equipment. Here you will feel the full force of the wind, the birds will fly past, and steps will creak. It's much more interesting than the elevator to go up. However, due to safety and health, it is necessary to agree with a number of conditions. Climbers must be under 60 years of age and must complete a form confirming that they have no problems with the heart or lungs.
04. Stairs Awaji in Japan - «Awaji Yumebutai» (or "Stairway of Dreams") is a complex of buildings and other structures located on the island of Awaji in Japan. One set of Awaji is a 100-tiered garden, which consists of 100 beds and stairs. The complex was built as a memorial to the Great Hanshin Earthquake (1995). Construction was carried out on the side of the mountain, which was half demolished in the early 90s. Its stones were used during the construction of artificial islands in the Gulf of Osaka (one of them - Kansai International Airport).
05. Moses Bridge - In the early 17th century Fort de Ruver was surrounded by a moat and was originally built without a bridge. But during a recent restoration program has necessitated the construction of the bridge. Out of respect to the original status of the island's fort Dutch company RO & AD Architecten built a ladder bridge Moses. Get the original "sunken" bridge, literally merges with the water line. As a result, almost invisible pedestrian bridge partially submerged in the moat. Originally protection zone was flooded with water deep enough to impede the enemy's advance, was still small enough to prevent the effective use of boats.
06. Steps in the Canyon - This famous staircase in the Canyon is located next to the waterfall Pailon del Diablo in Ecuador. Pailon del Diablo - a rather large waterfall in the distance just 30 minutes from the city of Banos in Ecuador. This is one of the most popular attractions in the area. Visiting Ecuador, be sure to conquer this unique descent
07. Well of Chand Baori - Chand Baori structure located in a village near Jaipur Abaneri India. The well was built in the year 800, his narrow 3500 steps in 13 floors extend to 30 meters under the ground. Rajasthan is extremely arid, because the structure of Shand Baori was intended to keep as much water. At the bottom of well air is 5-6 degrees lower than at the surface. This place was used as a resting place of local residents during periods of extreme heat.
08. Stairs Santorini in Greece - In 1715, island residents have built steep stairs on the steep hillside, so they could get from the sea to the summit and back. To help carry the load and passengers from ships to the city, used donkeys. In 1930, the staircase was improved, and a lot of new foals. Finally, in 1979, the cable car was installed to automate the process - but the most interesting trip - still ride on a donkey. The zig-zag stairs from the sea to the city paved with stone, and because of the many convolutions of the distance from one end to the other is 1300 meters. In total there are 657 10-cm steps, and climb provides a very good workout on a sunny day. Santorini has a special place among the attractions of Greece, his dream to visit everyone who is in these places.
09. Stairs Schlossberg in Austria - The main attraction of Graz - Schlossberg (Clock Tower). It stands proudly and is visible from all points in the city. Tourists and local people climb to the top to enjoy the incredible views of Graz and the surrounding area. Stairs Schlossberg is located at the far end Shlossbergplatts. The impressive staircase carved into the rock and leads to the top of the hill to the clock tower. 260 steps of the staircase is very difficult to climb, but anyone can take advantage of, and a lift.
10. Potemkin Stairs in Odessa - Potemkin Stairs - a giant stairway in Odessa, Ukraine. The ladder is considered a formal entrance into the city from the sea, it is the most well-known symbol of Odessa. It was originally known as the ladder Richelieu. The top step is 12.5 meters wide, and the lowest - 21.7 meters. The height of the stairs - 27 meters and the length - 142 meters, but because of different width at the top and bottom of the illusion of greater length.
11. Haiku Stairs in Hawaii - Haiku Stairs, also known as the stairway to heaven, is a steep hiking trail on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. The trail starts as a wooden staircase leading to a cliff on the south side of the Valley of Haiku. The staircase was installed in 1942 to stretch the cable from one side to the other rocks. This was necessary in order to ensure a continuous line of communication to the naval station at an altitude of about 850 meters. In 2003, the staircase was rebuilt at a cost of 875,000 dollars in the city. But due and outstanding issues of land use, the city and county of Honolulu, said that at present there is no plan to open for the public to use the stairs.
12. Bridge over Traversinertobel - Most-ladder through Traversinertobel, one of the slopes of the Via Mala, is the latest structure of this type developed by engineer Dzhyurgom Konzettom and his partner Rolf Bahofnerom. They solved the problem of connecting two different heights of the gorge, creating a ladder. Staircase replaces a rope bridge for travelers, which was destroyed by a landslide. A new pedestrian bridge covers a distance of 56 meters with a difference in altitude of 22 meters between the two slopes.
13. Stairs as Art - This sculpture is 21 meters in height was named Tiger and Turtle, it is located on a hillside in Duisburg, Germany. Steps meander along the frame of steel in a spiral manner, culminating in a dead loop. Visitors can climb the ladder in Duisburg, but a loop in the center can not complete a full circle.
14. Cascade Universe - Cascade is located on the slope of the universe along the gardens of Dumfries in Scotland and consists of a series of steep steps. Large areas with viewing benches were installed on each flight. You can simply enjoy the beauty of nature, or relax with a lift. Stairs begins at a reservoir and leads to a beautiful pavilion at the top. Although the gardens are private, they are open to the public once a year.
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