Roof at the Institut de France

In this photo you can see the dome roof on the Institut de France which was designed by Francois d'Orbay, with this photo showing just some of the many details on the roof as well as the architecture beneath it.
More photos to be seen at www.eutouring.com/images_institut_de_france.html

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