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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 Image
Florence Cathedral, Italy Image
Bibi-Khanym Mosque, Uzbekistan Image
St. Paul’s Cathedral, England Image
Lotfollah Mosque, Iran Image
Taj Mahal, India Image
8. United States Capitol, USA Image
10. Dome of the Rock, Israel Image
11. The Parliament Building, Hungary Image
12. Blue Mosque, Turkiye Image
The Romanian Athenaeum, Romania shutterstock.com - 2165715117
Putrajaya Mosque, Malaysia Image
St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City Image
Karlskirche, Austria Image
Cathedral of Saint Paul, USA Image
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Frauenkirche, Germany Image
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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