The Most Famous
Domes in the World
A Dome is termed as a half sphere
shaped architecture that is a type of construction which is hollow and the
upper half of the sphere is set to the outside weather. A variety of materials is
used to make the upper sphere e.g. mud, stone, concrete, brick, wood, metal,
grass etc.
Introduced by the Romans at first, the style of domes and the design of such hemispherical structures have gone viral widely and still are used in many areas and in many buildings. It is constantly increasing the beauty of the building it is developed to. Illustrated below are some of the most famous Domes in the World.
Introduced by the Romans at first, the style of domes and the design of such hemispherical structures have gone viral widely and still are used in many areas and in many buildings. It is constantly increasing the beauty of the building it is developed to. Illustrated below are some of the most famous Domes in the World.
Florence
Cathedral, Florence (Italy)
Florence Cathedral, situated in
Florence (Italy) is one of the most famous tourist places and is also a world
heritage site. It got its official name Basilica de Santa Maria del Fiore and
is the largest dome in the world with a height of 114 meters. An Italian
architect named as Filippo Brunelleschi designed it.
Florence Cathedral, Florence (Italy)
This monument took way too long to
complete as it started in 1296 but overall construction completed in 1436. The
construction of the dome started in the year 1420 and ended up claiming to be
complete in the year 1436. Florence cathedral was the first dome in the world
which didn’t use the support of wooden frames. The construction of dome took
around 4 million bricks.
The
Great Sanchi Stupa, Madhya Pradesh (India)
Sanchi, one of the most important
sanctuaries for Buddhists in India, comprises of famous palaces, temples and
monasteries. The great Stupa situated upon them is known to be the Sanchi’s
most popular monument.
The Great Sanchi Stupa, Madhya Pradesh (India)
It was commissioned by King Asoka, The
Great around 3rd Century B.C. It is one of the oldest stone structures in
India.
The vast dome, containing the relics of Lord Buddha, is called the great Stupa. It is located in the center chamber. A sandstone pillar is situated near the great Stupa. Asoka has some inscription on it in sankha lipi. In the 2nd century B.C. the Sunga emperor named as Pusyamitra Sunga expanded this monument. The great Stupa illustrates different occurrences from the Lord Buddha’s lifespan.
The vast dome, containing the relics of Lord Buddha, is called the great Stupa. It is located in the center chamber. A sandstone pillar is situated near the great Stupa. Asoka has some inscription on it in sankha lipi. In the 2nd century B.C. the Sunga emperor named as Pusyamitra Sunga expanded this monument. The great Stupa illustrates different occurrences from the Lord Buddha’s lifespan.
