In Italy many of the older staircases are very wide and slopped downward. Why were they designed like this?

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ms-brains · Answer

I think this might be able to help you. =) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medieval_fortification

alones · Answer

read the whole wikapedia 
page (:

anabelleb · Answer

@Ms-Brains
Sorry, it took me awhile to read the article. The stairs I'm referring to aren't using inside castles or fortresses, they're outside. When I tried looking it up on the internet the only thing I found was in an article about a piazza that was designed by Michelangelo in Rome. The slope allowed horses to go up the steps easier so, the rider didn't need to dismount. However, we don't use horses as much today so, why are they still being used in modern construction.

sammixboo · Answer

This is very interesting. If you figure it out, let me know :)

advert · Answer

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