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Hôtel des Invalides, Paris

Architect: Libéral Bruant / Jules Hardouin-Mansart
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The interior of the choir is dominated by the massive dome soaring overhead. The interior is a two storey square with a greek cross and rounded diagonal chapels with the three layered dome above. The side chapels all contain the tombs of various important figures. In the centre of the building, a large circular opening reveals the tomb of Napolean set at a lower level allowing the masses to pay their respects from above.