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Barrel Vault

Originally found in Roman architecture, an extended arch shape covering a walkway, gallery or entrance.

   
 
Istanbul - Turkey
     
London - England
 
       
 
Via del Corso - Rome - Italy
 
Mausoleo di Galla Placidia - Ravenna - Italy ( 500 )
 
Loggia del Palazzo Comunale -Tarquinia - Italy (14th c.)
 
       
 
Basement of Nazarine Palace - Granada - Spain (14th century)
 
Palazzo Chiericati - Vicenza - Italy (16th c.)
 
Royal Grainery - Meknes - Morocco (17th century)