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'''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: |
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'''Scala Regia''' ({{IPA|la|ˈskaːla ˈreːɡɪ.a}}; {{langx|en|"Royal Staircase"}}) is a term referring to a number of majestic entrance staircases in Italian palaces plus some European palaces, including: |
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* The [[Scala Regia (Vatican)|Scala Regia]] of the [[Vatican |
* The [[Scala Regia (Vatican)|Scala Regia]] of the [[Vatican City|Vatican]], a flight of steps designed by [[Gian Lorenzo Bernini]] (1663–1666) to connect the Vatican Palace to [[St. Peter's Basilica]]. |
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* Main staircase of [[Villa Farnese]] at [[Caprarola]] |
* Main staircase of [[Villa Farnese]] at [[Caprarola]] |
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* Entrance to [[Ducal Palace, Lucca|the Ducal Palace]] of [[Lucca]] |
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* Entrance to House of Lords, Westminster |
* Entrance to House of Lords, Westminster, United Kingdom |
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Scala Regia (Latin pronunciation: [ˈskaːla ˈreːɡɪ.a]; English: "Royal Staircase") is a term referring to a number of majestic entrance staircases in Italian palaces plus some European palaces, including:
- The Scala Regia of the Vatican, a flight of steps designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1663–1666) to connect the Vatican Palace to St. Peter's Basilica.
- Main staircase of Villa Farnese at Caprarola
- Entrance to the Ducal Palace of Lucca
- Entrance to House of Lords, Westminster, United Kingdom
Other staircase entrances include the Scala d'Oro in Venice.