Whenever we watch films about the Middle Ages, there is once in a while a scene of two antagonists fighting on the staircase. As befits the genre and the plot, we are focused on the antagonism and on the physique of the actors. Little do we think, I guess, about how feasible were those fights in the first place. I have no idea how many fights had taken place on the Tallinn wall, but I know one thing for sure: a duel on this particular staircase would very quickly become lethal for one party or another. Add to the fact that the steps are rather narrow, and that warriors would be wearing something far less comfortable than my soft shoes. But enough talking – here’s a video that I have long wanted to shoot in various Welsh castles I visited, and yet only finally got the chance in Estonia.
Great video, I love architectural stairs like that. Looks pretty scary though. Good thing that rope was there. I would love to see these in person. I have a small obsession for beautiful staircases. Thanks so much for sharing Julie. Great accent by the way!
Thanks Lauren! I've climbed so many staircases in so many castles, yet this is the first time I got to record myself 🙂 There's a room for improvement from the sound perspective, but your comment is very encouraging 🙂