26 Stadiums Where Art and Architecture Collide in Spectacular Fashion

26. Ericsson Globe (Avicii Arena), Stockholm, Sweden: The Hemispherical Sun

Ericsson Globe. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @Holger.Ellgaard

Dominating Stockholm’s skyline, the Ericsson Globe (recently renamed Avicii Arena) holds the title of the world's largest hemispherical building. Its perfectly spherical shape is not just an architectural feat; it represents the Sun in the Sweden Solar System, the world's largest scale model of our planetary system, stretching across the country. This blend of architectural ambition and scientific representation makes the Globe a unique cultural landmark, hosting concerts and hockey games beneath its vast, iconic dome.

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