The domes of Paris form distinctive elements of the city silhouette. The Invalides with its golden dome, the Pantheon with its neoclassical structure, and the Grand Palais with its glass dome demonstrate the architectural diversity of the city. The department stores Galeries Lafayette and Le Printemps feature Art Nouveau glass cupolas.
Paris, France
Built in 1900, this structure combines glass and steel with a central dome reaching 45 meters in height.
Latin Quarter, Paris, France
The dome of this university, founded in 1257, was constructed in the 17th century and decorated with gold leaf.
7th Arrondissement, Paris, France
The dome contains 12 kilograms of gold leaf and houses Napoleon I's tomb under its 107-meter-high roof.
8th Arrondissement, Paris, France
The building, completed in 1868, uses an innovative metal structure for its 80-meter-high dome.
France
A Parisian shopping landmark known for its huge and beautiful Art Nouveau glass cupola.
Boulevard Haussmann, Paris, France
The 1912 department store features a 43-meter stained glass dome with geometric patterns in neo-byzantine style above the central staircase.
