Tag: architecture
Kamari
Santorini's architectural design patterns include the creation of buildings with domes. These domes serve two purposes. First, the forces of the weight of the roof is uniformly distributed to the earth which makes the building less prone to earthquake and secondly, a domed roof design allows better wind flow.
Palace of Justice / Съдебна палата
At the beginning of Vitoshka street, you can't avoid noticing a monumental building that hosts Sofia's court houses. The Palace of Justice is decorated with two giant lions at the entrance.
Госдума РФ
At number one of the Okhotny Ryad street this majestic structure host the State Duma (Russian parliament) since 1994. According to plans the year 2020, the Duma will be moved to a new building
Cathedral of Christ the Saviour
Demolished in 1931 under the soviet state atheism campaign and rebuilt in 2000, the cathedral of the Christ the Savior is currently the tallest orthodox church in the world with more than 100 meters of height. During its demolition in 19th century they removed more than 20 tons of gold from the cathedral's domes
Lefkosa, Nicosia, Cyprus
This beautiful neoclassical building hosts a school in the middle of lefkosia city center. In the past it was a girl only school but today both boys and girls can join.
