Architektura a Stavba - Kostely
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a covered walkway or passageway, typically found in religious buildings or gardens, that allows for a continuous flow of movement around a central space

ambulatorium, obchodní chodba
a small curved area in a church, particularly at the east end of it

apsida, apsa
the passageway between rows of seats in a church, often leading from the entrance to the altar

ulička, chodba
an area in a church that is occasionally occupied by a group of singers performing together while religious ceremonies are held

chóru, chórová část
an elevated area in a church or cathedral where the choir or singers perform during religious services

kůr, zvěčnění
a semicircular or dome-shaped recess or niche, often found in the apse of a church, used for decorative or architectural purposes

koncha, klenba
the area in a church where the nave, transepts, and choir intersect, often marked by a dome or tower

křížení, křížový prostor
a decorative partition or gallery separating the choir and sanctuary from the nave in a church

rozdělovací stěna, rozdělovací mříž
an enclosed area consisting of pillars located at the western entrance of an old church

narthex, západní předsíň
an ornamental carving or finial found at the top of a seat or a choir stall, typically depicting a decorative or symbolic design such as a flower, foliage, or a human or animal figure

makovice, poppyhead
either of the two hands at the sides of a cross-shaped church, which sticks out of the long central part of the church at a 90-degree angle

přestavení, transept
the apse or a semicircular or polygonal space at the east end of a church, often containing the altar and serving as a focal point of worship

apsida, tribuna
a narrow, arcaded gallery or passageway found above the arches of the nave in Gothic cathedrals, typically below the clerestory windows

triforium, triforium (galerie)
a small enclosed platform with stairs in a church, on which a priest stands to preach to people

kazatelna, pulpit
the area of a church or cathedral that surrounds the altar and is typically reserved for the clergy and choir during religious services

kněžiště, presbytář
a small chapel located within the transept of a church or cathedral, often dedicated to a specific saint or serving as a place of private prayer or devotion

transeptová kaple, kaple umístěná v transeptu
a series of arches or arcades that separate the central aisle of a church from the side aisles

loďní arkáda, arkáda hlavní lodi
a small place of worship or prayer that is usually separate from a main church or cathedral

kaple, modlitebna
a room that is beneath the floor of a church and was mostly used for burying the dead in the past

krypta, hrobka
a small chapel within a church, dedicated to prayers and masses for the souls of specific individuals, typically the chapel's founder or benefactor

kaple chantry, kaple za dušičky
a slender, spire-like structure typically found atop the roof of a church or cathedral, serving as a decorative or functional element

věžička, spička
a shallow basin or stone niche with a drain, usually found in the sacristy or near the altar in a church, used for the ritual washing of sacred vessels and purifying water used in religious ceremonies

křtitelnice, umývárna
a medieval wooden church found in Norway, constructed using post-and-beam techniques and featuring intricate woodcarvings

stavkirka, dřevěný kostel (ve stylu stavkirky)
a covered walking area with several stone arches, which surrounds a square garden in a church, monastery, etc.

klášterní chodba, křížová chodba
a pointed and long structure in the shape of a cone, which is built on top of a church or other tall buildings

věžička, špička
an arched structure made of stone used for supporting the outer wall of a building, especially a church

opěrný oblouk, létající opěrný sloup
stone figures that resemble a hideous creature and that are attached to the top of some old buildings, particularly old churches, for carrying rain water off the roof

gargoyle, gargojle
the central courtyard or garden enclosed by the surrounding covered walkways of a cloister, providing a peaceful and communal space for prayer and contemplation

klášterní zahrada, klášterní nádvoří
a bell tower or structure that houses bells, often found in churches or other religious buildings

zvonicová věž, zvony
an ornate partition made of wood or stone, partly separating the main area of a church from other parts such as the choir or altar

oltářní přepážka, církevní přepážka
colorful pieces of glass put together in decorative patterns to form pictorial designs, typically found in the windows of churches

vitráž, barevné sklo
a roof structure on a tower or steeple that has four sloping sides and a pyramid-like shape

střechová špice, broková špice
a triangular or conical stone finial or ornament placed at the top or apex of a gable or spire on a church

broš, hlavice
