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−	A cupola is a small structure located on top of a building’s roof or dome. It is common for cupolas to have a round or square bases, but they may also be ~~polgonal~~.	+

	Originally, cupolas had functional purposes, such as to admit light and air or to provide a lookout position. In these cases, the entire main roof of a tower or spire might be referred to as a cupola. Cupolas differ from bell towers, steeples or campaniles in that they are details on a structure rather than being a structural part of a building.		Originally, cupolas had functional purposes, such as to admit light and air or to provide a lookout position. In these cases, the entire main roof of a tower or spire might be referred to as a cupola. Cupolas differ from bell towers, steeples or campaniles in that they are details on a structure rather than being a structural part of a building.

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		+	* Belvedere.
	* Conoid shell.		* Conoid shell.
	* Dormer window.		* Dormer window.

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	* Florence Cathedral.		* Florence Cathedral.
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	* Pendentive dome.		* Pendentive dome.
	* Shell roof.		* Shell roof.

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	Modern cupolas are mostly ornamental architectural features crowning the main roof, sometimes providing a position for a flag, religious symbol, weather vane, and so on.		Modern cupolas are mostly ornamental architectural features crowning the main roof, sometimes providing a position for a flag, religious symbol, weather vane, and so on.

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−	A cupola is a small structure located on top of a building’s roof or dome. It is ~~most~~ common for cupolas to ~~be either~~ have a round or ~~polygonal base~~, but they may also be ~~square or multi-sided~~.	+	A cupola is a small structure located on top of a building’s roof or dome. It is common for cupolas to have a round or square bases, but they may also be polgonal.

−	Originally, cupolas had functional purposes, such as to admit light and air or to ~~act as~~ a lookout. ~~Often in~~ these cases, the entire main roof of a tower or spire ~~would~~ be referred to as a cupola. Cupolas ~~with small windows to allow light into the area below~~ are ~~called ‘lanterns’ and often found atop domed roofs~~.	+	Originally, cupolas had functional purposes, such as to admit light and air or to provide a lookout position. In these cases, the entire main roof of a tower or spire might be referred to as a cupola. Cupolas differ from bell towers, steeples or campaniles in that they are details on a structure rather than being a structural part of a building.

−	~~Modern cupolas are mostly an ornamental architectural detail crowning~~ the ~~main roof, often holding a flag, religious symbol, weather vane,~~ and ~~so on~~.	+	Cupolas with small windows to allow light into the area below are called ‘lanterns’ and are often found at the top of domed roofs.

	A variation of a normal cupola is one that can be reached by climbing an internal stairway. This is often called a belvedere or widow’s walk.		A variation of a normal cupola is one that can be reached by climbing an internal stairway. This is often called a belvedere or widow’s walk.

−	~~Cupolas differ from bell towers, steeples or campaniles since they~~ are ~~details on~~ a ~~structure rather than being~~ a ~~structural part of a building~~.	+	Modern cupolas are mostly ornamental architectural features crowning the main roof, sometimes providing a position for a flag, religious symbol, weather vane, and so on.

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A cupola is a small structure located on top of a building’s roof or dome. It is most common for cupolas to be either have a round or polygonal base, but they may also be square or multi-sided.

Originally, cupolas had functional purposes, such as to admit light and air or to act as a lookout. Often in these cases, the entire main roof of a tower or spire would be referred to as a cupola. Cupolas with small windows to allow light into the area below are called ‘lanterns’ and often found atop domed roofs.

Modern cupolas are mostly an ornamental architectural detail crowning the main roof, often holding a flag, religious symbol, weather vane, and so on.

A variation of a normal cupola is one that can be reached by climbing an internal stairway. This is often called a belvedere or widow’s walk.

Cupolas differ from bell towers, steeples or campaniles since they are details on a structure rather than being a structural part of a building.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

* Conoid shell.
* Dormer window.
* Florence Cathedral.
* Pendentive dome.
* Shell roof.
* St Pauls Cathedral.
* Types of dome.

[[Category:Design]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]