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Outside

Cupola

A small dome or domed turret on top of a roof or tower, often with windows or open sides.

Where to look
A small rounded or many-sided top on a tower or roof ridge.
Styles
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Cross-section of a vaulted building with a nave, two aisles and flying buttresses. Each label links to its feature. NAVE AISLE AISLE RoofPinnacleFlying buttressButtressAisleRib vaultClerestoryTriforiumArcadePierNave
Cross-sectionFor orientation: Cupola is not drawn here.