Scala Regia
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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:
- The Scala Regia of the Vatican, a flight of steps designed by Bernini (1663-1666) to connect the Vatican Palace to St. Peter's Basilica.
- Main staircase of Villa Farnese at Caprarola
- Entrance to Palazzo Ducale in Lucca
- Entrance to House of Lords, Westminster
Other famous staircase entrances include the Scala D'oro in Venice.
