
The Livraria Lello bookstore in Porto, Portugal.
u/Electronic_Win6707 — 9 days ago

Society used to be so high trust that newspapers could just print the full addresses of celebrity letter to the editor writers.
Designed by Giacomo Barozzi da Vignola around 1559–1575.
The limestone spiral staircase design is widely attributed to Leonardo da Vinci in 1516.
In 1851, this spiral staircase was carved from a single oak tree, without the use of nails and now stands in the castle library.
This iconic spiral staircase, is a signature feature designed by architect Albert Galleron.
It's unbelievable how this level of detail is even possible.