Scala Contarini del Bovolo - Venice
I knew right off what I wanted to post for spiral. This is an old picture that I took on our trip to Venice in 2002. It is the famous spiral staircase in Venice - Scala Contarini del Bovolo. Translated it is roughly the sprial staircase of Conatrini. It was designed in 1499.
We rented an apartment that was right on the small courtyard and overlooked the staircase. This was the view everyday from our windows. It was really spectacular on evening when there was a thunderstorm and lightening was striking the metal dome. We met our friends in Venice and spent the week exploring - walking, getting lost and admiring the wonderful and mysterious city.
If you are looking for the staircase, you can find it down a small alley off Campo Manin.
The small sign pointing out the small alley to the small square where you can find the staircase.
Sketch by my good friend
Comments (17)
Marta,
Great angel in your shot and what a wonderful take on the theme.
I love your friend's sketch of Scala del Bovolo.
Posted by Candi | March 13, 2010 5:30 AM
Posted on March 13, 2010 05:30
MAGNIFICENT!!! What glorious architecture! It must have been such an experience, seeing it every day. Wow. OK, I am officially jealous.
My Spiral post is here. I hope you can visit. :)
Posted by Mrs. Mecomber | March 13, 2010 6:10 AM
Posted on March 13, 2010 06:10
It's absolutely beautiful. Old European architecture is so breathtaking.
Posted by Susanne | March 13, 2010 6:37 AM
Posted on March 13, 2010 06:37
How lovely.
Posted by pjpink | March 13, 2010 6:40 AM
Posted on March 13, 2010 06:40
The building is very well intricately made I just wonder how they do it. Happy weekend!
Sea Shell
Posted by Manang Kim | March 13, 2010 6:58 AM
Posted on March 13, 2010 06:58
What a treasured memory and a gorgeous building - even by 1400 standards. Venice is truly a unique place. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by menehune | March 13, 2010 7:20 AM
Posted on March 13, 2010 07:20
How lucky to have such a view, the sketch is really fabulous. I hope you have that framed!
Posted by sandi @ the whistlestop cafe | March 13, 2010 8:14 AM
Posted on March 13, 2010 08:14
Lovely (as always!)
I played too.
Posted by Lisa | March 13, 2010 11:08 AM
Posted on March 13, 2010 11:08
What a great spiral! I even like the alley.
Posted by Alice Audrey | March 13, 2010 11:35 AM
Posted on March 13, 2010 11:35
This is stunning. I love all the arches and wonder how long it took to construct that tower. Glad I stopped by.
http://healingmagichands.wordpress.com/2010/03/13/photohunt-spirals/
Posted by healingmagichands | March 13, 2010 11:45 AM
Posted on March 13, 2010 11:45
I'd totally forgotten about that sketch :-). That was sure a fun trip.
Lovely post.
Posted by Heidi | March 13, 2010 2:05 PM
Posted on March 13, 2010 14:05
The thunderstorm must have been exciting, but scary. I like the arches. We used to live in a flat in Spain that had arched windows like that.
Posted by maya | March 13, 2010 2:05 PM
Posted on March 13, 2010 14:05
I love the Scala del Bovolo even though I have yet to see it. I was so close to it on my last trip but it was midnight when Anne (Andasamo) and I walked by the Campo Manin.
Your friend’s watercolor is beautiful!
Posted by Maria I. | March 13, 2010 2:33 PM
Posted on March 13, 2010 14:33
What a great photo for this weeks theme! So beautiful. I'd love to go there. Mine's up!
Kim
The Misplaced Midwesterner
Posted by Kim | March 13, 2010 3:45 PM
Posted on March 13, 2010 15:45
Great sketch, Marta!
Posted by Deborah | March 13, 2010 7:38 PM
Posted on March 13, 2010 19:38
wonderful! that spiral staircase is definitely a work of art!
Posted by Berkatrice | March 13, 2010 10:26 PM
Posted on March 13, 2010 22:26
Campo Manin! Now I remember. Great take on the theme this week! Love the sketch.
Posted by girasoli | March 16, 2010 7:17 PM
Posted on March 16, 2010 19:17