The Oculus was designed in such a way as to favour a perfect weight distribution of the dome, which has contributed to the extraordinary stability and durability of this monument. The dome is made of concrete and its construction was an extraordinary feat of engineering for the time. Rain enters through the eye and is collected by a drain in the centre …
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