Interesting Facts about the Bramante Staircase in the Vatican

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7Originally Used by Horses

One of the lesser-known facts about the Bramante Staircase is its original purpose. Initially, the staircase was designed to allow pack animals, particularly horses, to ascend to the Papal Apartments.

This ingenious solution allowed for the transportation of goods and animals without disrupting the flow of human traffic using the adjacent Bramante Spiral Staircase.