23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Artistic
The Vortex of Bramante
Looking up through the magnificent Bramante Staircase in the Vatican Museums (Museo Pio-Clementino). The spiralling architecture draws the eye towards the central skylight, which floods the historic structure with natural light, creating a sense of awe.
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| Date Taken: | 03.2023 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Vatican City, Vatican City |
| Camera: | iPhone 14 Pro |
| Copyright: | © Oleksii Derevianko |