
A spiral stair and its tiles
The geometry of the tiles, the ironwork on the rail and why this stair is worth a detour.

October 17, 2026 · 8 min
A minaret seen from the sea wall, and a few things to look for as the light goes.
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The geometry of the tiles, the ironwork on the rail and why this stair is worth a detour.

The white buildings turn to gold, then grey. When to start so you finish on the sea wall.