Greek cross plan

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Plan of a building or city that is shaped like a Greek cross, with a square central mass and four arms of equal length. The Greek cross plan was widely used in Byzantine architecture and in Western churches inspired by Byzantine examples.
Greek cross plan
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024