Domed basilica

A domed basilica is a type of large, religious church building characterized by a prominent, rounded dome at its center. The dome creates a spacious, open interior with a high ceiling, often symbolizing the heavens. Inspired by ancient Roman architecture, especially the Pantheon, this design distributes weight efficiently, allowing for vast interior spaces without many supporting columns. Domed basilicas are common in Christian architecture, especially in early Christian and Byzantine churches, serving both functional and symbolic purposes of grandeur, stability, and connection to divine infinity.