
Apse
Church Architecture
The term apse is specific to church buildings and is a key element in their architecture.

I sat silently admiring the church's apse, with its intricate designs and artwork.
Not Always Rounded
While commonly rounded, apses can be polygonal or flat-ended in some churches.

The cathedral's flat-ended apse was an unusual feature, different from the typical rounded ones.
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