side aisle
Flanking church passage
A side aisle is a passageway running parallel to the main aisle in a church, theater, or other large building, typically separated from the central nave by columns or pillars.
In churches, side aisles flank the nave and provide access to side chapels or seating: The procession moved down the side aisle to avoid the crowded center.
- pewWorship hall seating
- chapelSmall worship room
- transeptChurch's lateral wing
- corridorEnclosed connecting walkway
- passageSegment of text
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