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The Pantheon in Rome, built in the 2nd century, was the largest dome in the world for over a millennium, and is still the largest unreinforced solid concrete dome. The dome of Florence Cathedral was the largest in the world from its construction in 1436 to 1871, and is the largest brick and mortar dome.
Calaveras Dome is a Granite dome in Northern California best known as a rock climbing venue. Climbing was active from the 1950s on with a revival during the 70's and 80's. Climbing was active from the 1950s on with a revival during the 70's and 80's.
The original chapel, built in 1771, was rebuilt out of adobe from 1782 to 1791. Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo: Monterey: 1791-94 Cathedral: Part of the Presidio of Monterey. Oldest stone building in California and the second oldest extant cathedral in the United States. Plaza Hotel: San Juan Bautista: 1792 Dormitory
Modernist university building (built 1970–1976) aspiring to bring all faculties together into one huge building. [19] [20] Hanover Fairground (Halls 3–9) Germany: Hannover, Niedersachsen: 114,535 m 2 (1,232,840 sq ft) 1.15 million m 3 (40.612 million cu ft) Largest exhibition ground in the world with 27 halls.
Half Dome is a quartz monzonite batholith at the eastern end of Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National Park, California. It is a well-known rock formation in the park, named for its distinct shape. One side is a sheer face while the other three sides are smooth and round, making it appear like a dome cut in half.
The last pillar is set at Intuit Dome, marking another construction milestone for the new arena of the Los Angeles Clippers in Inglewood.
The dome contains the largest indoor desert and is the largest geodesic glazed dome in the world. [126] Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque) 43 m 43 m 23.5 m 24.5 m Istanbul Turkey: Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral: 41 m Buenos Aires Argentina: Royal Albert Hall ~41 m [127] ~41 m [127] ~45 m [127] ~48 m [127] ~48 m [127] 66.7 m 82.9 m London ...
The giant sequoia is considered the largest known living tree on the planet and also one of the tallest, widest and longest-lived (estimated at 2,000+ years old). It is more than 100 feet around ...