Double church

Double church
Geographical indication
DescriptionDouble naves standing side by side and separated by a common wall
TypeChurch design
AreaByzantine

A double church, or twin church, is a church design found in Byzantine architecture. The double church design of the Üçayak Byzantine Church features double naves standing side by side and separated by a common wall. The twin church design at Üçayak has two naves each with a separate semi-circular apse. Each apse includes a rectangular bay in front of it.

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