Castle Howard Entrance Dome Phone Case

The Dome is probably the most easily recognizable landmark of the house at Castle Howard, near York, England. Impressive from the outside, it is only when standing beneath this extraordinarily airy and light baroque showpiece that you begin to appreciate what a remarkable architectural achievement it is. The dome was completed in 1706, and stands today as a testament to architect John Vanbrugh's vision. The Dome is 70 feet in height, a fact which cannot give a true impression of the remarkable sense of spaciousness and light that it brings to the Great Hall below. The four large painted figures at the meeting of the columns that support the Dome represent the four elements; Earth, Fire, Air, and Water. They are by Giovanni Pellegrin...