Illustrated Architecture Dictionary
Illustrated Architecture Dictionary
Kiosk
."Historically, a kiosk was a small garden pavilion open on some or all sides common in Persia, the Indian subcontinent, and in the Ottoman Empire from the 13th century onward." - Wikipedia (online April 2025)
"A kiosk is an open summer-house or pavilion usually having its roof supported by pillars within screened or totally open walls." - Wikipedia (online April 2025)
"A small structure in a public area used for providing information or displaying advertisements, often incorporating an interactive display screen or screens." - Merriam-Webster (online April 2025)
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- Illustration above: Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Tarpon Springs, FL
