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Ambulatory, Saint-Sulpice church, Paris, France

The ambulatory (Medieval Latin ambulatorium) is the covered passage around a cloister. 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.

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  • Ambulatory

    The placement of the ambulatory within a standard cathedral.

  • Ambulatory at Horton Court (geograph 2275454)

    Horton Court ambulatory


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