When Bishop Herbert began building a new cathedral in the English city of Norwich, in 1096, he could not have imagined that it would host a 50-foot spiral skis.
But this is precisely what the cathedral, in the east of England, will do for 10 days this month, giving visitors a rare opportunity to look closely at its medieval roof. The idea owners hope that the experience will be an opportunity to think differently about construction and life.
The helical glide is part of the "see it differently" project, and was the idea of the priest, Andy Bryant, who said it came when he was on a trip to the Sistine Chapel in Rome two years ago.
The passion of tourists to see the famous roof has prompted him to wonder how people can get the best view of the cathedral roof.
"Could a nice spiral skis help open discussions about the building?" He wrote on the cathedral's website. By reaching the summit, the visitor will see the cathedral literally differently. ”
For £ 2 ($ 2.42), the visitor can enjoy a unique view of the architectural splendor of the building, before sliding onto the spiral skis in the nave. "Entertainment comes in the form of a helix slide," said Bryant.
The spiral glide is the Cathedral's latest attempt to attract new worshipers, and follows the decision of Rochester Cathedral, England's second oldest cathedral, to set up a mini golf course on its plate.