Bramante Staircase by H-L-Andersen

The staircase shown in the photo associated with this page is not actually the Bramante Staircase. The double helix staircase shown in the photo here was designed by Giuseppe Momo in 1932, inspired by the revolutionary spiral staircase designed by Donato Bramante in 1512 for Pope Julius II to connect the Belvedere Palace of Innocent VIII to the city. The original Bramante staircase, in the neighbouring Pio-Clementine Museum, is not generally open to the public, though specialist tours do visit. The double helix staircase shown in the photo is in use in the Vatican Museum for visitors to exit the museum. via 500px http://j.mp/1p7TF1p