Orientation of churches
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orientation-of-churches-198-15496558
title:
Orientation of churches
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The orientation of a building refers to the direction in which it is constructed and laid out, taking account of its planned purpose and ease of use for its occupants, its relation to the path of the sun and other aspects of its environment. Within church architecture, orientation is an arrangement by which the point of main interest in the interior is towards the east. The east end is where the altar is placed, often within an apse. The façade and main entrance are accordingly at the west end.
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Church architecture topic
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orientation_of_churches
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2024-01-28T13:01:01Z
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