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dome
A dome () is an architectural element similar to the hollow upper half of a sphere. There is significant overlap with the term cupola, which may also refer to a dome or a structure on top of a dome. The precise definition of a dome has been a m ...
is a self-supporting structural element of architecture that resembles the hollow upper half of a sphere.
Every dome in the world which was the largest-diameter dome of its time is listed.
Notes:
* Each structure is only described in detail once (the appearance closest to the top of the page), even if it appears on multiple lists. A link to the row where the structure is described in detail is provided.
* The dimension given is the inner diameter (also called inside diameter, or clear span). The thickness of the dome is not included. If the inner diameter of a dome is not available, a footnote follows the structure's name.
* If a dome has an elliptical rather than circular shape, the dome's shorter dimension (i.e. width) is used for ranking, and, contra convention, its dimensions are listed as width × length, rather than length × width.
* If the structure is part of a well-known complex of buildings, the name of the entire site is listed first, with the name of the dome structure listed in small text below.
* These lists exclude structures that are not self-supporting, such as
The O2
The O2 (formerly known as the Millennium Dome) is a large entertainment district on the Greenwich peninsula in South East London, England, including an indoor arena, a music club, a Cineworld cinema, an exhibition space, Town square, piazzas, ...
in London which is in diameter but is supported by masts.
* The name of a structure used is the name it had when it was constructed or first opened. This is particularly relevant regarding stadiums.
Chronology of the largest dome
List of dome structures that have been the largest dome in the world:
By structural material
Lists of buildings that have been the largest dome built with a given structural material:
By continent
List of structures that have been the largest dome on their continent:
Europe
North America
South America
Asia
Africa
Australia
Other famous large domes
List of famous large domes that have never held any of the size records:
See also
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List of tallest domes
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List of Roman domes
This is a list of Roman domes. The Romans were the first builders in the history of architecture
The history of architecture traces the changes in architecture through various traditions, regions, overarching stylistic trends, and dates. ...
References
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