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May 4, 2024 • 18 tweets • 5 min read • Read on X

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A Tour of the World's Most Delightful Domes

Which one captivates you the most?

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St. Isaac's Cathedral, Russia

Florence Cathedral, Italy

Bibi-Khanym Mosque, Uzbekistan

St. Paul’s Cathedral, England

Lotfollah Mosque, Iran

Taj Mahal, India

8. United States Capitol, USA

10. Dome of the Rock, Israel

11. The Parliament Building, Hungary

12. Blue Mosque, Turkiye

The Romanian Athenaeum, Romania

Putrajaya Mosque, Malaysia

St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City

Karlskirche, Austria

Cathedral of Saint Paul, USA

Les Invalides, France

Frauenkirche, Germany

From sacred spaces to symbols of resilience, these cupolas not only enhance the skyline but also tell stories of their lands

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May 12

How did the Pope end up with his own country? 🧵

Vatican City is the world’s smallest nation, just 44 hectares (110 acres).

But how did this mini-state come to be? ↓

Rewind to the 1st century AD.

Christian tradition holds that St. Peter, Jesus’ apostle, was martyred in Rome and buried on Vatican Hill.

A shrine grew around his tomb, eventually becoming St. Peter’s Basilica. This sacred site set the stage for everything.

Fast-forward to the 4th century.

Emperor Constantine legalized Christianity and donated land to the Church, including Vatican Hill.

The Popes began to flex their spiritual and political muscles, ruling central Italy in what became the Papal States.

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May 11

Was Salvador Dalí a genius or a fraud?

He painted melting clocks and avoided paying restaurant bills by doodling on checks, knowing they’d never be cashed.

Let’s unravel the bizarre life of Dalí. 🧵

Salvador Dalí was born on May 11th, 1904, in Figueres, Spain.

His parents named him after his older brother, who had died 9 months before he was born.

They told him he was his brother’s reincarnation — a belief that shaped his identity and fueled his eccentricity.

His most famous painting?

The Persistence of Memory (1931).

Those melting clocks? Inspired by Camembert cheese melting in the sun.

Salvador Dalí called his surrealism “hand-painted dream photographs".

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May 10

World's Most Scenic Roads 🧵

This thread is your passport to stunning vistas.

Let's travel ↓

2. The Icefields Parkway, Canada

3. Chapman’s Peak Drive, South Africa

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May 9

A New Pope Has Spoken — What Happens Now? 🧵

Pope Leo XIV has greeted the world from St. Peter’s balcony, but what follows the Habemus Papam moment? ↓

Within days, the Mass of Inauguration is planned. Held in St. Peter’s Square, this open-air liturgy marks the formal start of the Pope's pontificate.

The Pope’s Fisherman’s Ring is presented during the Mass.

Engraved with his name and a fisherman motif (recalling St. Peter), it’s a seal of authority.

Modern popes rarely use it for documents, but its symbolism endures.

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May 8

🧵 We have a new pope, the 267th!

But who is he? Let’s get to know Robert Francis Prevost, Leo XIV.

133 cardinals have spoken. Black smoke turned white, and a new name echoes across St. Peter’s Square.

Viva il Papa! 🕊 ↓

Born in 1955 on Chicago’s South Side, Prevost’s journey began at St. Mary of the Assumption church, a humble parish bordering Dolton. A polyglot and Augustinian, he studied canon law and served as a missionary in Peru, later becoming a naturalized citizen there.

Prevost spent decades in Peru, leading the diocese of Chiclayo and earning a reputation as a pastor for the poor. Elevated to cardinal in 2023 by Pope Francis, he now heads the Vatican’s Dicastery for Bishops, shaping the Church’s global leadership.

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May 8

World's Most Magnificent Libraries 🧵

Let's discover these sanctuaries of wisdom where each library tells a story beyond its books. ↓

2. Piccolomini Library, Siena

The library was commissioned in 1492. Between 1502 and 1507, it was decorated with frescoes by Pinturicchio and his assistants, including the young Raphael.

3. George Peabody Library, Maryland

Founded in 1878, it is known as The Cathedral of Books. It’s a haven for 19th-century literature.

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