17 of the world’s most wondrous domes

These architecture wonders remind us to look up. Email not displaying correctly? View in your browser. September 05, 2019 17 Delightful Domes One particular feat of engineering has captivated onlookers since antiquity: the majestic dome. Massive hemispherical roofs first became popular with the ancient Romans—most famously the iconic Pantheon, built in the 2nd century—and have taken many forms across the globe including massive modern biospheres and geodesic homes. Check out 17 domes that transform the ancient form to create stunning architecture or read on for six of our favorites below. Read More → CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Tiffany Dome This massive stained-glass masterpiece inside the Chicago Cultural Center is thought to be the largest Tiffany dome in existence. Read more → Washington D.C. The Capitol Dome By all external appearances, the walls of the dome on the U.S. Capitol building are a solid marble edifice. But the shell is actually hollow, made out of painted white metal, and supported like an iron-framed skyscraper. Read more → MONTREAL, QUÉBEC Biosphere of Montreal Designed by Buckminster Fuller, this 20-story-tall dome, a relic of the 1967 World’s Fair, is still standing after surviving a fire and ice storm. Read more → DETROIT, MICHIGAN Geodesic Dome House Near what remains of the once grand Michigan Central train depot in Detroit stands a double geodesic dome house with over 4,000 square feet of living space. Read more → LANDERS, CALIFORNIA The Integratron This parabolic dome-shaped structure was built after aeronautical engineer and ufologist George Van Tassel allegedly received special instructions from extraterrestrials from Venus. Read more → MARQUETTE, MICHIGAN The Superior Dome At 536 feet across, the Superior Dome has the largest diameter of any wooden dome in the world. Read more → ATLAS OBSCURA TRIPS Rome Behind Locked Doors Want to see ancient domes like never before? Join us next March as we go behind Rome's locked doors to discover the secrets of the Eternal City. During this seven-day trip, we'll gain unique access to private palazzos and gardens, the mausoleums of Roman emperors, restricted crypts on ancient islands, and more. LEARN MORE → Visit AtlasObscura.com · View in Browser · Unsubscribe · See All Newsletters 61 Greenpoint Ave #622, Brooklyn, NY 11222