Scala Regia ({{IPA-la, ˈskaːla ˈreːɡɪ.a; en, "Royal Staircase") is a term referring to a number of majestic entrance staircases, including:
* The
Scala Regia of the
Vatican
Vatican may refer to:
Vatican City, the city-state ruled by the pope in Rome, including St. Peter's Basilica, Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museum
The Holy See
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, a flight of steps designed by
Gian Lorenzo Bernini
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(1663–1666) to connect the Vatican Palace to
St. Peter's Basilica.
* Main staircase of
Villa Farnese at
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The town is home to the large Renaissance mansion or villa which ...
* Entrance to
the Ducal Palace of
Lucca
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Lucca is known as ...
* Entrance to House of Lords, Westminster, United Kingdom
Other staircase entrances include the Scala d'Oro in
Venice
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.
Renaissance architecture
Baroque architectural features