Sistine Chapel, Vatican
The Sistine Chapel is considered one of the greatest treasures of Vatican City, Rome and the world. It is famous for its decorative art and is the place where Popes were crowned.
What attracts tourists' attention in the Sistine Chapel are the Renaissance frescoes that completely cover the walls and ceiling. The ceiling area in particular is an admirable combination of works by the great painter, poet, sculptor Michelangelo and is one of the pinnacles of 16th-century Renaissance art. This combination of works depicts stories in the Bible, focusing on the Book of Genesis with typical works such as God creating Eve, God creating Adam, God separating the earth and the sea, God dividing light and darkness,...
Solna Centrum Metro Station, Stockholm, Sweden
Sweden’s Solna Centrum Metro Station is one of the largest and most unique structures in the world. When entering the station, passengers are transported to a colorful, ghostly world with a ceiling designed like a layer of red sandstone.
It is known that more than 150 artists contributed to the creation of this work, from vivid paintings to elaborate sculptures. Solna Centrum currently holds the record for the longest train station with artwork in the world, with a length of more than 700,000 miles.
Shah Mosque, Isfahan, Iran
In 1587, Shah Abbas, the fifth king of the Safavid dynasty (1501 - 1736) in Persia, made Isfahan his capital by building numerous palaces, large gardens and markets. The Safavid dynasty also brought hundreds of talented artisans to Isfahan to build architectural works, including the Shah Mosque.
Shah Mosque was started in 1611 with exquisite 7-color mosaics. Right from the entrance, the mosque makes a strong impression thanks to its outstanding height and beautiful dome. The ceiling area with the main colors of green, yellow, blue combined with motifs typical of South Asian art has created a beautiful, magical work.
Grand Central Terminal, New York, USA
The ceiling design based on a medieval astronomical map, painted by French artist Paul César Helleu and Charles Basing, is a highlight that must be mentioned when talking about America's famous station - Grand Central.
The special thing about this architecture is the signs of the zodiac that are carved. Look closely in the picture, the yellow color is the image of the golden leaves arranged in the symbols of the zodiac, and the blue color symbolizes the sky. Over the years, the building has been affected by environmental factors, but up to now, the ceiling area has been restored and is the ideal setting for couples' wedding photos.
Heydar Aliyev Center, Baku, Azerbaijan
The Heydar Aliyev National Cultural Center is considered the pride of Azerbaijan. Designer Zaha Hadid - the designer of the Heydar Aliyev Center broke the conventional rules, creating a unified whole between the square and the interior of the building.
Stepping into the Heydar Aliyev National Cultural Center, visitors will have the feeling of floating throughout the space of the building. The curving lines like continuous calligraphy from the carpet, walls, ceiling to the dome, creating a seamless and blurring boundary between architectural elements and the ground.
Ely Cathedral, Cambridgeshire, England
Ely Cathedral's origins date back to 672 AD when St Etheldreda built a monastery church. The current building dates from 1083 and was completed in 1109. Ely Cathedral is considered one of the greatest and most massive medieval structures with its remarkable ceiling and vaulting.
The cathedral's ceiling is made up of octagonal wooden windows, completed by the royal carpenter William Hurley in 1334. In the center is a star about 9 m high made of oak and glass.
Church of San Pantalon, Venice, Italy
With a total area of up to 443 m2, the ceiling design of San Pantalon church is a giant oil painting that overwhelms anyone who sets foot here.
Interwoven with light and dark colors, the entire ceiling depicts angels flying in heaven. The person who created this fascinating architecture was Gian Antonio Fumiani, who painted the ceiling for 20 years. Gian Antonio Fumiani's last moments were when he finished the last strokes of the painting, before falling from the scaffolding.
Haesley Nine Bridges Golf Club, Yeoju-gun, South Korea
At Haesley Nine Bridges Golf Club, almost everything is made of wood. The project was designed by Shigeru Ban, a Japanese architect known for his mastery of natural materials, from bamboo, wood to paper.
The plywood bars are arranged in columns, radiating, reaching up three floors to support the roof. The roof is also made of wooden bars bent and interwoven to form a grid structure. This design makes this place both simple and extremely luxurious. At the same time, the ceiling of Haesley Nine Bridges Golf Club also brings cool air and ventilation on humid and hot days in the land of kimchi.
