First hall on the Classic Visit — thousands of hand-cut mirror fragments, Tiffany stained glass, and embedded Selfic copper coils. ~18m × 12m · Completion: 1992.
Thousands of hand-cut mirror fragments create an infinite-regression effect that visitors typically experience as disorienting and then, unexpectedly, expansive. Mirrors represent self-knowledge in Damanhurian cosmology — the ability to see oneself from infinite perspectives simultaneously. Tiffany-glass windows depict elemental forces. Copper Selfic coils embedded in the walls form part of the hall's energy structure.
The oldest completed hall — excavated and decorated across the full 14-year clandestine phase. Every mirror fragment was hand-cut by community members working night shifts.
Mirror mosaic walls and ceiling. Tiffany stained glass in blues and purples. Copper Selfic coil installations along the east and west walls. Central floor medallion in inlaid stone. Approximate mirror count: 30,000+ fragments.
The hall is moderately sized and manageable for most visitors. Lighting is atmospheric — bring no flash. The mirror surfaces mean photography produces striking results. Allow 25–40 minutes. Included in all four visit types.
Contact: welcome@dhwelcome.org or +39 0124 512226
Monday–Saturday, 09:00–17:00 CET
Advance booking required. Peak season (Jun–Sep): 4 weeks ahead.
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