Round church

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A round church is a special type of church construction; a church which have a completely circular plan. Round churches are often found in Denmark or Sweden. Round churches were popular church constructions in Scandinavia in the 17th and early 18th century.

Example of a Swedish round church is Hedvig Eleonora Church in Stockholm.

Should not be confused with the older types of round-tower church constructions.

See also: Rotunda (architecture)
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