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Kreuzgang

cloister walkway, cloister arcade

noun KROITS-gahng Rare
Travel & Places Landmarks

Usage Note

Kreuzgang is the covered arcade corridor surrounding the inner courtyard (Innenhof) of a monastery or cathedral. Medieval Kreuzgänge served as a place of meditation and often have carved stone columns and garden views.

Examples

"Der gotische Kreuzgang des Klosters ist mit kunstvollen Steinmetzarbeiten verziert."

Natural Translation

The Gothic cloister of the monastery is decorated with intricate stone carving.

Literal Translation

The Gothic cloister walkway of the monastery is with artful stone-mason works decorated.

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