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Besides the main staircase at Vizcaya, right off the
courtyard is another more sheltered stair, which also ascends to the southeast tower.
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The little stairhall is decorated with more ancient porcelains and a little gilt table.
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Thick limestone treads are cantilevered off rounded walls forming a beautiful stair with bronze railing.
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Covering the first floor thru the third in an efficient manner, this was probably a more commonly used stair.
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Lit by sconces, the plaster walls are painted 2 charming shades of green (which speak so heavily of the era) as well as white plaster details.
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Looking straight down, the marble floor on the ground level gives you a focal point with its' design.
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The hall is brightly lit by sconces, a leaded glass window as well as a skylight.
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No detail overlooked, the design of the skylight matches the flooring down below. Also notice the mirrored walls of the barrel which help reflect more light into the hall.
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Which stair would you choose to take? I'm definitely taking the circular staircase!
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