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Sewell: a town organized around a staircase

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Published: 22 Oct 2026 16:11 · Updated: 22 Oct 2026 16:11

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The mining town of Sewell occupies steep Andean terrain. A large central staircase connected with the railway station organizes access, with public spaces along its route.

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The mining town of Sewell occupies steep Andean terrain. A large central staircase connected with the railway station organizes access, with public spaces along its route. [1]

This differs from a street primarily designed for cars. Compare the slope with building entrances. The staircase operates as settlement-wide infrastructure rather than an interior detail of one building.

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  1. [1] Sewell Mining Town - UNESCO World Heritage Centre ↗