09 March 2013

Gol Gumbaz





Gol Gumbaz is located in Bijapur, Karnataka, India.

The tomb of Mohammed Adil Shah which was constructed in the 17th century by the seventh ruler of Adilshahi dynasty.

The significant feature of the Gol Gumbaz is its central dome which stands without the support of pillars. Also the central dome of Gol Gumbaz is the second largest dome in the world after the dome of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.

The place is 530 kilometers away from Bangalore, India.

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