Ambulatory

Ambulatory, Saint-Sulpice church, Paris, France

The ambulatory (Medieval Latin ambulatorium) is the covered passage around a cloister. ^[1] The term is sometimes applied to the procession way around the east end of a cathedral or large church. This is usually behind the high altar.^[2]

Ambulatory Media

The placement of the ambulatory within a standard cathedral.
Horton Court ambulatory, c.1527
Ambulatory of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari in Venice.
Ambulatory of the Basilica of the National Vow in Quito.
Ambulatory of the Basilica of Saint-Quentin in Saint-Quentin.
Ambulatory of Saint-Séverin in Paris.

References

↑ Francis D. K. Ching (2011). A Visual Dictionary of Architecture. John Wiley & Sons. p. 29. ISBN 978-1-118-16049-7.
↑ Ariane Archambault (2002). The Visual Dictionary of Art & Architecture. Québec Amerique. p. 152. ISBN 978-2-7644-0877-3.

[Ching2011-1] Francis D. K. Ching (2011). A Visual Dictionary of Architecture. John Wiley & Sons. p. 29. ISBN 978-1-118-16049-7.

[Archambault-2] Ariane Archambault (2002). The Visual Dictionary of Art & Architecture. Québec Amerique. p. 152. ISBN 978-2-7644-0877-3.

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