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Cupolas Collection (#3)

Cupolas, the architectural marvels that grace the skylines of cities and towns around the world

Background imageCupolas Collection: La Madeleine

La Madeleine
Antoni Figueras

Background imageCupolas Collection: Blue Dome

Blue Dome
Key and Sea Creative

Background imageCupolas Collection: Panteon

Panteon
Merthan Kortan

Background imageCupolas Collection: hishamtwhed

hishamtwhed

Background imageCupolas Collection: Bengali Stare

Bengali Stare
Fadil Roze

Background imageCupolas Collection: Lovers Point

Lovers Point
Ritvik takkar

Background imageCupolas Collection: Meditate

Meditate
Alex Lu

Background imageCupolas Collection: Brick Cupolas

Brick Cupolas
A painting of an industrial factory building, with brick cupolas and a large smokestack beside a reservoir. Date: circa 1915

Background imageCupolas Collection: city

city
Damijan Sedevcic

Background imageCupolas Collection: Sunrise in Budapest

Sunrise in Budapest
Nicholas

Background imageCupolas Collection: La Martiniere Pillar (b / w photo)

La Martiniere Pillar (b / w photo)
NAM310705 La Martiniere Pillar (b/w photo) by Beato, Felice (Felix) (1825-c.1908); National Army Museum, London; (add.info)

Background imageCupolas Collection: Plan of St. Peter s, Rome, engraved by Alessandro Specchi (engraving) (b / w photo)

Plan of St. Peter s, Rome, engraved by Alessandro Specchi (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF347988 Plan of St. Peter s, Rome, engraved by Alessandro Specchi (engraving) (b/w photo) by Italian School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCupolas Collection: Plan of the roof of St. Peter s, Rome from Letarouillys

Plan of the roof of St. Peter s, Rome from Letarouillys
XJF347982 Plan of the roof of St.Peter s, Rome from Letarouillys Edifices de Rome Moderne, edition published in 1882 (engraving) by Letarouilly

Background imageCupolas Collection: A view of Greenwich Reach, taken from Mr Wellss Dock (engraving)

A view of Greenwich Reach, taken from Mr Wellss Dock (engraving)
608937 A view of Greenwich Reach, taken from Mr Wellss Dock (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A view of Greenwich Reach)

Background imageCupolas Collection: Procession in a Venetian canal (colour photo)

Procession in a Venetian canal (colour photo)
3096487 Procession in a Venetian canal (colour photo) by Italian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Procession in a Venetian canal)

Background imageCupolas Collection: St. Peter s, Rome, engraved by C. Campbell (engraving)

St. Peter s, Rome, engraved by C. Campbell (engraving)
XJF347985 St. Peter s, Rome, engraved by C. Campbell (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCupolas Collection: Interior view of the nave (mosaic)

Interior view of the nave (mosaic)
ALI183805 Interior view of the nave (mosaic) by Veneto-Byzantine School; San Marco, Venice, Italy; Alinari

Background imageCupolas Collection: Melk Abbey on the Danube (chromolitho)

Melk Abbey on the Danube (chromolitho)
735744 Melk Abbey on the Danube (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Melk Abbey on the Danube)

Background imageCupolas Collection: The Theatre, Oran, Algeria (coloured photo)

The Theatre, Oran, Algeria (coloured photo)
2776739 The Theatre, Oran, Algeria (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Theatre, Oran, Algeria.); Look and Learn / Rosenberg Collection

Background imageCupolas Collection: La Martiniere (b / w photo)

La Martiniere (b / w photo)
NAM310704 La Martiniere (b/w photo) by Beato, Felice (Felix) (1825-c.1908); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: La Martiniere Boys College was founded by an endowment from the wealthy)

Background imageCupolas Collection: Cathedral, Palermo (colour photo)

Cathedral, Palermo (colour photo)
3102096 Cathedral, Palermo (colour photo) by Italian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cathedral, Palermo. Postcard, early 20th century.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Background imageCupolas Collection: Town Hall, Liverpool (colour photo)

Town Hall, Liverpool (colour photo)
3094996 Town Hall, Liverpool (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Town Hall, Liverpool. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageCupolas Collection: Stargate

Stargate
Ercan Sahin

Background imageCupolas Collection: dimensions 2

dimensions 2
David Tamoschus

Background imageCupolas Collection: look upwards

look upwards
Rolf Endermann

Background imageCupolas Collection: the challenge

the challenge
Pavol Stranak

Background imageCupolas Collection: ferryman

ferryman
Pavol Stranak

Background imageCupolas Collection: Domed roof of Toqi Zargaron, also known as Toki Zargaron, jewellers trading market

Domed roof of Toqi Zargaron, also known as Toki Zargaron, jewellers trading market
Uzbekistan, Bukhara, Domed roof of Toqi Zargaron, also known as Toki Zargaron, jewellers trading market

Background imageCupolas Collection: Greece, Chios, The Turkish Baths

Greece, Chios, The Turkish Baths

Background imageCupolas Collection: High View Of The Domed Central Area Of Galeries Lafayette, Looking Down On Shoppers, Paris, France

High View Of The Domed Central Area Of Galeries Lafayette, Looking Down On Shoppers, Paris, France

Background imageCupolas Collection: Domed Central Area Of Galeries Lafayette, Paris, France

Domed Central Area Of Galeries Lafayette, Paris, France

Background imageCupolas Collection: St. Nicholas Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Gonor, Manitoba

St. Nicholas Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Gonor, Manitoba

Background imageCupolas Collection: Facade Of A City Hall Along A River, Lee River, Cork, Republic Of Ireland

Facade Of A City Hall Along A River, Lee River, Cork, Republic Of Ireland

Background imageCupolas Collection: Church At Kantouni, Kalymnos, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Church At Kantouni, Kalymnos, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Background imageCupolas Collection: Church At Kantouni, Kalymnos, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Church At Kantouni, Kalymnos, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Background imageCupolas Collection: The Trinity Cathedral, consecrated in 1835, boasts stunning blue cupolas emblazoned with golden

The Trinity Cathedral, consecrated in 1835, boasts stunning blue cupolas emblazoned with golden stars. St Petersburg. Russia

Background imageCupolas Collection: Russia, St Petersburg, Catherine Palace, Tsarskoe Selo. The lavish imperial palace at Tsarskoe

Russia, St Petersburg, Catherine Palace, Tsarskoe Selo. The lavish imperial palace at Tsarskoe Selo was designed by Rastrelli in1752 for Tsarina Elizabeth

Background imageCupolas Collection: Russia, St Petersburg. Cupolas of the Vladimirsky Church

Russia, St Petersburg. Cupolas of the Vladimirsky Church

Background imageCupolas Collection: 15th Century detail of amber stone carving of the roof

15th Century detail of amber stone carving of the roof of Ranakpur Jain Temple, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India 15th Centurty detail of amber stone carving of the roof of Ranakpur Jain Temple, Udaipur

Background imageCupolas Collection: Humayuns Tomb

Humayuns Tomb, New Delhi (but not really a New Delhi building; it actually stands alongside the medieval Muslim area called Nizamuddin). India, Delhi

Background imageCupolas Collection: The Lake Palace Hotel appears to float on Lake Pichola

The Lake Palace Hotel appears to float on Lake Pichola, with Jagmandir Palace in the distance. The Lake Palace Hotel. Rajasthan, Udaipur

Background imageCupolas Collection: Russia, Karelia, Lake Onega, Kizhi Island

Russia, Karelia, Lake Onega, Kizhi Island. Roof of the Church of the Transfiguration




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Cupolas, the architectural marvels that grace the skylines of cities and towns around the world. From the iconic Hotel Negresco overlooking the Promenade des Anglais in Nice, South of France, to the Convent Of Agios Savvas Above Pothia on Kalymnos Island in Greece's Dodecanese region, these elegant domed structures captivate our gaze. In Nairobi's bustling center, worshippers enter with reverence into the Jamia Mosque, its cupola reaching towards heaven as a symbol of spiritual connection. Meanwhile, Russia boasts its own stunning examples - from Kizhi Island on Lake Onega where wooden cupolas adorn ancient churches to St Petersburg's grandeur where gilded domes reflect centuries of history. These cupolas not only serve as decorative elements but also hold deeper significance. They represent enlightenment and spirituality - like those found at Panteon or within 201 Dome Mosque. As we step inside these sacred spaces, we are enveloped by a sense of tranquility and awe-inspiring beauty. Whether it is hishamtwhed capturing a breathtaking sunset at Taj Mahal or exploring intricate details inside a mosque elsewhere in the world, cupolas continue to mesmerize us with their timeless charm. Their graceful curves and ornate designs remind us of humanity's pursuit for architectural excellence throughout history. So next time you find yourself wandering through an unfamiliar city or standing before an ancient temple, take a moment to look up and appreciate these magnificent cupolas that have stood witness to countless stories unfolding beneath their protective embrace.