Lantern tower

Lantern tower on Tarazona's Cathedral, Aragón, (Spain).

In architecture, the lantern tower is a tall construction above the junction of the four arms of a cruciform (cross-shaped) church, with openings through which light from outside can shine down to the crossing. Many lantern towers are usually octagonal, and gives an extra dimension to the decorated interior of the dome.

See also

• Dome

Gallery

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  Lantern tower, Peterborough

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  Lantern tower, Manbulsa

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  Lantern tower, Sutton Church

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  Lantern tower. Caen

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  Lantern tower, Co. Carlow

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