Gol Gumbaz: Gaze in wonder at this magnificent mausoleum of Muhammed Adil Shah in Bijapur. It houses the worldÂ's second largest dome, unsupported by pillars - an acoustic and architectural wonder. Built in 1659, its most arresting features are the seven-storied octagonal spires at the four corners and the heavy bracketed cornice below the parapet. The Gol Gumbaz is an enormous cube of stone and masonry, capped by a gigantic dome. The amazing whispering gallery, which distinctly echoes the faintest whisper eleven times, is an unforgettable experience. Be sure to get there early, before the school children arrive in droves.
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