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Features / Layout

Layout

Cloister

A covered walkway around an open courtyard, built beside some large and monastic buildings.

Where to look
A square garth beside the nave or transept, surrounded by an arcaded walk.
Styles
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Cross-section of a vaulted building with a nave, two aisles and flying buttresses. Each label links to its feature. NAVE AISLE AISLE RoofPinnacleFlying buttressButtressAisleRib vaultClerestoryTriforiumArcadePierNave
Cross-sectionFor orientation: Cloister is not drawn here.