Waquar Habib
The Hagia Sophia was built in the 6th century and is a masterful work of architecture combining Roman, Christian, and Islamic styles. It has a pendentive dome with magnificent Byzantine mosaics.
The tomb of the conqueror Tamerlane is a glorious structure covered with elegant turquoise arabesques and inscriptions in gold. A unique element is the heavy ribbed fluting that enhances the look of the dome.
Built in the Italian Gothic style, the beautiful dome of Florence Cathedral was designed by Brunelleschi. It is an octagonal dome built without ribs to support masonry.
The St. Basil's Cathedral has nine churches built around a central church. It has nine domes shaped like the flame of a bonfire. To this day, there is no match of this architecture as far as Byzantine architecture is concerned.
The Putrajaya Mosque sits with a pink dome on top, which is constructed with rose-tinted granite. The dome is patterned with white granite tiles which adds to the beauty of it.
A unique example of Russian wooden architecture, the Kizhi Pogost is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has 22 domes covered in aspen. The church overlooks the Lake Onega.
Built out of a conflation of a handful of major architectural specimens, the Taj Mahal's white marble dome was inspired by the giant dome of Humayun's Tomb. The structure is a fine work of art.
Built in the Renaissance style, the dome of St. Peter's Basilica dominates the styline of Rome. The structure is over 400 years old and stands at 448.1 ft, enough to fit the Statue of Liberty.
The Dome of the Rock was built by the Caliph Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan and is among the earliest surviving Islamic structures of the world. It is a marvellous mixture of Byzantine, Persian, and Islamic architecture.
The dome of Gol Gumbaz is made of dark grey basalt and is one of the largest premodern domes in the world. The crown stands at a height of 167 ft, with an external diameter of 144 ft.