Estate Living Digital Publication Issue 4 April 2015 | 页面 58

structure consisting of 3,500 narrow steps
over 13 storeys, the deepest and largest
stairwell in India is not one for the faint
hearted – extending approximately 100ft
into the ground, it was even featured in the
Hollywood thriller, The Dark Knight Rises.
Take a look inside here.

WHATS PUTTING

58

Pretty Politics
Politics is certainly not boring in Romania.
Their majestic Palace of Parliament is the
heaviestandmostexpensiveadministration
building in the world. It is also the second
largest after the Pentagon, facts that are
hard to believe when you consider that the
architect, Anca Petrescu, was only 28 years
old when she designed the structure. It is
believed that only 30% of the building is
actually used today, causing political parties
in the country to debate its relevance –
some even suggesting it be pulled down
and the land redeveloped. Let’s hope they
agree to disagree on this one.

Stepping in the Right Direction
If you thought that the Taj Mahal is the
highlight of India’s architectural offering,
think again. The country is awash with
exquisite structures dating back to the
Rajasthan Era and British Raj found well off
the beaten track, in undisturbe villages like
Abhaneri,forexample. SituatedintheDausa
district of Rajasthan state approximately
95km from Jaipur, the village houses the
spectacular Chand Baori. A phenomenal

To Love or not Love
Drapers Hall is not often found on the Top
Ten Things to Do in London, but it most
certainly should be. Steeped in history and
home to hundreds of outstanding pieces
of art, the building was acquired directly
from King Henry VIII. Despite being rebuilt
twice in the 19th century, the interior oozes
unrivalled Victorian opulence and grandeur
and The Livery Room even has scenes from
The Tempest and A Midsummer Night’s
Dream on the ceiling and marble Corinthian
columns around the entire room. To
discover other hidden architectural gems
in the city, go here. Book a flight to London
today. More information http://www.
thedrapers.co.uk or https://www.youtube.
com/watch?v=oCNLJDXRSHw.