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Ten of the world's most spectacular artistic ceilings

Art and architecture come together to create some of the most amazing works of art in the world: artistic ceilings.

These masterpieces of design and technique take us on a journey through history and cultures, leaving us speechless with their beauty and majesty.

In this photo gallery we show you ten of the world's most spectacular artistic ceilings, from the ceilings of Ely cathedral in England to Mezquita of Imam Jomeini in Iran.

Prepare to be astounded by the beauty that only these ceilings can offer.

Di Diliff - Opera propria, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=34606386
Ely Cathedral (England)
This ceiling is located in the cathedral of Ely, the main church of the Anglican diocese of Ely, in the region of Est Anglia (England).
Di I, Sailko, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=15491726
Castle of Sammezzano (Italy)
This ceiling is located in the Hall of the Peacocks in the Castle of Sammezzano. The castle is surrounded by a large park and is located in the village of the same name near Leccio, in the municipality of Reggello in the province of Florence.
By Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=52040294
Mezquita del Imam Jomeini (Iran)
This ceiling is located in the mosque of 'Imam Khomeini (Mezquita del Imam Jomeini), located at Isfahan (Esfahān) in Iran.
By Pudelek - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=41841806
Solna centrum Metro station (Sweden)
This ceiling is located in Solna centrum Metro station, a shopping center and subway station in the municipality of Solna, about 5 km from downtown Stockholm, Sweden.
By Daniel Case - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=33700578
Temple of Heaven (Beijing)
This ceiling is located in the Temple of Heaven, a complex of temple buildings located in the southern part of Beijing, in the district of Xuanwu.
By Arnoldius - Self-photographed, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4449
Grand Central Terminal (New York)
This ceiling is located in Grand Central Terminal, one of the main train stations in New York City, which features public artwork by a variety of artists.
By Andrea Pozzo - Marie-Lan Nguyen, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1
Church of St. Ignatius (Italy)
This ceiling is located in the church of St. Ignatius of Loyola in Campo Marzio, a Catholic place of worship located in Rome. The Baroque-style church is well known for the quadratures of Andrea Pozzo.
By Antoine Taveneaux - File:Sistine_Chapel_ceiling_02.jpg, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.o
Sistine Chapel (Vatican)
This ceiling is located in the Sistine Chapel, the main chapel of the apostolic palace and one of the most famous cultural and artistic treasures of Vatican City, included in the Vatican Museums itinerary.
By A.Savin - Own work, FAL, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=91983001
Palace Topkapı (Turkey)
This ceiling is located in the palace Topkapı, a large museum located in Istanbul, Turkey.
Di Zuffe - Opera propria, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3970684
Monastery dos Jerónimos (Portugal)
This ceiling is located in the monastery dos Jerónimos, in the Belém district in the city of Lisbon, the capital of Portugal.
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