The west end of the nave is preceded by a structure of several bays which is distinct from the main body of the church. The upper level of a narthex may consist of a spacious, threeaisled chapel or a small oratory above the nave portal. Narthexes are often difficult to perceive from the ground floor or the interior of the church, and their original destination as a chapel is far from obvious.
The west end of the nave is preceded by a structure of several bays which is distinct from the main body of the church. The upper level of a narthex may consist of a spacious, threeaisled chapel or a small oratory above the nave portal. Narthexes are often difficult to perceive from the ground floor or the interior of the church, and their original destination as a chapel is far from obvious.
The west end of the nave is preceded by a structure of several bays which is distinct from the main body of the church. The upper level of a narthex may consist of a spacious, threeaisled chapel or a small oratory above the nave portal. Narthexes are often difficult to perceive from the ground floor or the interior of the church, and their original destination as a chapel is far from obvious.