# Illuminated Floral Staircases This Sicilian Staircase is Artfully Arranged for La Scala Infiorata By Alyson Wyers | Published 2013-08-15 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-scala-infiorata References: [odditycentral](http://www.odditycentral.com/events/scala-di-santa-maria-del-monte-probably-the-worlds-most-beautifully-decorated-staircase.html) Every year during La Scala Infiorata, the Staircase of Santa Maria del Monte in Sicily, is decorated with illuminating flowers. Located in the town of Caltagirone, the 142 step staircase features [individually decorated ceramic steps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arianna-de-luca). Scala di Santa Maria del Monte is the Sicilian town's main attraction and acts as a testimony to its long history with pottery making. Here is where the local inhabitants celebrate two important festivals: La Scala Infiorata and La Luminaria, where they use the steps as a canvas for both [floral and light art installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-of-light) simultaneously. During the Flower Festival of Caltagirone, the stairs are decorated with [thousands of potted plants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/structural-botany) to create an intricate design. The event is held in tribute to Our Lady of Conadomini. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Floral Art Installations:** There is an opportunity for event planners to incorporate floral art installations, like those found on the Santa Maria del Monte Staircase, into their event designs to create a unique experience for attendees. - **Light Installations:** There is a potential for lighting companies to create specialized light installations, like those found on the Santa Maria del Monte Staircase, for outdoor venues and events. - **Ceramic Decorations:** There is an opportunity for ceramic artists or companies to collaborate with event planners to create unique ceramic decorations for outdoor events and venues inspired by the Santa Maria del Monte Staircase ceramic steps. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Event Planning:** There is potential for event planners to incorporate the unique floral and light installations found on the Santa Maria del Monte Staircase into their outdoor event designs. - **Lighting:** There is potential for lighting companies to create specialized light installations, like those found on the Santa Maria del Monte Staircase, for outdoor venues and events. - **Ceramics:** There is an opportunity for ceramic artists or companies to collaborate with event planners to create unique ceramic decorations for outdoor events and venues inspired by the Santa Maria del Monte Staircase ceramic steps. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bold Architectural Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-iron-house.md) - [Concrete Spiral Staircase Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cadenza.md) - [Flower-Centric Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macys-flower-show.md) - [Accessible Theatre Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teatro-massimo.md) - [Stone Floral Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lithic-bloom.md) - [Immersive Light Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lektrik-festival-of-lights.md) - [Theatrical Curtain-Inspired Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sipario.md) - [Unique Illuminated Performances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candlelight.md) - [Intricate Lighting Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-of-common-interest1.md)