Millennium Dome
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Millennium Dome
Millennium Dome. Composite image of the Millennium (or Greenwich) Dome in London, England. At 320 metres across, it is the largest dome in the world. In the year 2000 it contained the Millennium Experience, a huge exhibition to celebrate the millennium. The 2 mm thick roof, made of teflon-coated glass fibre fabric, is supported by 70 km of steel cables attached to twelve 100 metre high masts
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This print showcases the iconic Millennium Dome, a magnificent architectural marvel located in London, England. Spanning an impressive 320 metres across, this colossal dome holds the distinction of being the largest of its kind worldwide. The year 2000 marked a momentous occasion as it housed the Millennium Experience, an extraordinary exhibition that commemorated the turn of the millennium. The dome's remarkable design features a roof measuring just 2 mm thick, constructed from teflon-coated glass fibre fabric. This innovative material is supported by an intricate network of steel cables spanning over 70 km and connected to twelve towering masts reaching heights of 100 metres each. As captured in this composite image by Science Photo Library, one cannot help but be mesmerized by both the grandeur and intricacy displayed within this architectural masterpiece. The dome stands proudly amidst its surroundings in Greenwich, symbolizing not only British engineering prowess but also serving as a testament to human ingenuity on a global scale. With smoke billowing gently around its structure, this photograph encapsulates both beauty and technological advancement seamlessly intertwined. It serves as a reminder of how architecture can transcend mere functionality and become an awe-inspiring work of art that leaves spectators spellbound with wonderment at our collective achievements.
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