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Gol Gumbaz, the second largest dome in the world is an astounding engineering feat. It is situated at Bijapur in Karnataka state of INDIA. It was built by king Mohammed Adil Shah in the 17th Century. Its enormous 'Whispering dome' is second in size only to St.peter's Basilica in Rome. The dome is 124 feet in diameter and second largest in the world. The dome stands unsupported by pillars. The fantastic acoustical system in the dome carries the faintest whisper around the dome and returns it to the listener nine times. Even the tick of a watch or the rustle of paper can be heard across a distance of 37 m in the whispering gallery. The gallery around the dome provides a fabulous view of the town. The architecture of this building is unique with the four minarets being the four staircases leading to the top dome. | |
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