A dome with a pointed top, its width often extending beyond the width of the tower it covers; -- a style of architecture characteristic of Russian Orthodox churches.
a pointed, bulbous dome common in Russia, Eastern European, and Islamic architecture
a dome that is shaped like a bulb; characteristic of Russian and Byzantine church architecture
a stylized architectural feature that frequently adorns russian orthodox churches
a pointed bulbous dome common in Russian, European, and Islamic architecture. Structurally it is not a true dome, as it is not vaulted. Go to Top
An onion dome (Russian: Ð»ÑƒÐºÐ¾Ð²Ð¸Ñ‡Ð½Ð°Ñ Ð³Ð»Ð°Ð²Ð°, lúkovichnaya glava) is a type of architectural dome usually associated with Russian Orthodox churches. Such a dome is larger in diameter than the drum it is set upon and its height usually exceeds its width. These bulbous structures taper smoothly to a point, and strongly resemble the onion, after which they are named.