Atrium

An atrium is a large open space inside a building. The term goes back to Ancient Rome, where certain houses were built with a large empty space in the center.

Interior of Halifax Town Hall, which was built in the 19th century.

Model of a Roman villa. The items number 4 and 12 are atria.

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