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1. Located in Rome, this is the widest staircase in Europe. It has featured in a number of movies including 'Roman Holiday' starring Audrey Hepburn. Which famous stairs are described here?
2. This beautifully decorated staircase was completed in 2005 by volunteers. The steps are covered in a mosaic design featuring sea motifs, and are located in the 16th Avenue of the city. If you go to visit them you may wish to wear flowers in your hair. Where are they located?
3. This staircase is located in 'The Queen's House' in Greenwich and was made famous by a 1966 photograph which appears to show a ghost holding on to the rail. Which famous flower, possibly orange, is the staircase named after?
4. Also in London is this famous memorial to the Great Fire of London. The interior of the Monument (as it is known) includes a 311 step staircase. What year did the disaster which it commemorates occur? (Some would say it was an evil year and that the disaster was prophesied by Nostradamus).
5. Built in the ninth century, the Chand Baori site in India is over 100 feet or thirteen stories deep. It contains over 3500 steps. It was built to conserve which precious commodity?
6. Located in the Wulin plaza in Hangzhou, this staircase aims to encourage people to walk rather than take the escalator. Which musical instrument does its 54 black and white steps sound like?
7. The Philadelphia Museum of Art has featured in a number of movies. There is one iconic scene where the main character of a particular film is featured running up the front staircase. What is the name of the movie that this character appears in?
8. Towering over one of the largest cities in Austria, is the fortress of Schlossberg, built in the 16th century. While it can be reached by funicular and elevator, there is also a staircase of 260 steps stretching up the mountain. In which Slovene influenced town is the Schlossberg staircase located?
9. Santorini, a Greek Island, is famous for its long staircase (over 580 stairs) which lead from Fira (or Thira) to the port of Skala Fira. What geographical phenomenon is Fira located on?
10. Climbing these steps requires close to four hours, a good head for heights, a good level of fitness and nerves of steel. However, when you have climbed these 1090 or 1439 steps (it depends on which version you undertake) you will have an amazing view of one of the worlds most beautiful harbours. Which famous structure have you just climbed?
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