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Belvederes

Scope note

Use for rooftop pavilions intended as lookouts or for the enjoyment of a view. For unroofed platforms, use "widows' walks"; for rooftop structures that are primarily ornamental, use "cupolas," for small pavilions, in a garden setting, intended for enjoyment of a view, use "gazebos."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300070138

Broader Terms used

<roof appendages>

Equivalent Terms used

belvedere

Created

13yrs ago

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