Rotunda (architecture)

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In Mosta, Malta, the Rotunda of Santa Marija Assunta is covered by a saucer dome.

A rotunda is a term frequently applied to any large round building, often covered by a dome. It can also refer to a round room within a building (a famous example being within the US Capitol). The Pantheon in Rome is a famous rotunda. Several cities have buildings referred to as "the Rotunda", among them:

See also: Rotunda (disambiguation)

See also: Rotunda (architecture), Pantheon, Rome, Rome, Rotunda, Rotunda Hospital, The Rotunda (Birmingham), The Rotunda (University of Virginia), US Capitol, The Rotunda (Thessaloniki)