Double spiral staircase, an architectural and engineering marvel, is silently standing within a public building in old town of Graz in Strya, Austria.
Completed in 1438 under the guidance of Holy Roman Emperor Frederick III, the Burg of Graz was expanded by Frederick’s son, Emperor Maximilian, from 1494-1500.
When reopened, officials and civilians marvelled at "Doppelwendeltreppe," or “Double Spiral Staircase” that travelled two floors to top of tower.
This architectural masterpiece of 1499 has often been interpreted as a symbol of eternity.
Graz people call it "stairs of reconciliation."
If you go separate ways, you will at some point reunite.
Built by an unknown architect, the staircase has proven to stand the test of time. It is still used for official town purposes today.
Double spiral staircases are not unheard of, though they are very rare.
This one is remarkable for hollow spindles, which feature a remarkable amount of dexterity in engineering.
