What are cupolas? What are its uses? Housing.com
The word ‘cupola’ stems from the Latin ‘cupula,’ meaning ‘small cup,’ a fitting description for their shape. These tower-like structures grace everything from historic houses and civic buildings to gazebos and barns. However, there are two distinct types of architectural cupolas: The roof element: This is the cupola we typically envision – a small, often octagonal structure crowning a roof. The dome interior: This cupola refers to the domed ceiling or vault found inside grand buildings, like the stunning cupola frescoes adorning the Austrian National Library.
