onion domes

A bulbous structure resembling an onion with a pointed tip, frequently topping church towers in Central and Eastern Europe. Not a true dome, it is usually made of a timber substructure sheathed in lead, copper or tiles.

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onion domes
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
December 12, 2012
Last Updated
April 15, 2024