Silay City Cathedral, Negros Occidental
C is for Cupola
In architecture, a cupola is a small, most often dome-like structure on top of a building. Often used to provide a lookout or to admit light and air, it usually crowns a larger roof or dome. Cupolas often appear as small buildings in their own right. They often serve as lantern, belfry or belvedere above a main roof. In other cases, they may crown a tower, spire or turret. C is also for church and cathedral.
a belfry of the 16th century Santa Maria Church
Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur
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In architecture, a cupola is a small, most often dome-like structure on top of a building. Often used to provide a lookout or to admit light and air, it usually crowns a larger roof or dome. Cupolas often appear as small buildings in their own right. They often serve as lantern, belfry or belvedere above a main roof. In other cases, they may crown a tower, spire or turret. C is also for church and cathedral.
Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur
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15 comments:
Nice cathedral - yes, the cupola is lovely.
ROG, ABC Wednesday Team
That's certainly a word that isn't used too much today.
Great pictures of cupolas.
Very beautiful!
wow! the first picture is really stunning!
Beautiful cathedral and great shots of the cupola. Carver, ABC Wednesday Team
how awesome!
There are a few Cupolas in my little Corner of the World, but really didn't know what they were Called. I usually just Called them Domes.
They are both such beautiful buildings. I'm guessing they were built with love.
Jane x
Cupola is the new word I learned today. Beautiful captures!
Crystal Palace & Carousel
Chubskulit, ABC Wednesday Team
Very beautiful ! Love the white color !
Both of these churches are so lovely and your photos are wonderful!
Beautiful photos!
Great blog...thanks for sharing.
silay's basilica is really one of the most beautiful church i've seen in the country :)
beautiful captured. I love that cupola, nicely shaped. ;) visiting from ABC Wednesday.
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