ambulatories

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North ambulatory of Saint-Denis, viewed from the east end. The ambulatory, dedicated by Abbot Suger along with the choir in 1144, is considered the birthplace of Gothic architecture. Basilica of St. Denis, Paris, France. Holly Hayes all photos →

An ambulatory is a covered passage around and behind an altar, linking it with chapels at the east end of a church.

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ambulatories
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Holly Hayes
Date Published
December 12, 2012
Last Updated
April 17, 2024