What is a hall church?
Q: What is a hall church?
A: A hall church is a type of church building characterized by its architecture, which features no windows above the columns and has the nave and aisles at about the same height.
Q: Who first used the term "hall church"?
A: The term was first used in the mid-19th century by German art historian Wilhelm Lübke.
Q: What are some famous examples of hall churches?
A: Some famous examples of hall churches include Milan Cathedral in Italy, St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna, and Bristol Cathedral in England.
Q: Is there an example of a hall church that is Protestant?
A: Yes, Saint Thomas Church in Strasbourg, France is the only hall-church in Alsace that is Protestant.
Q: Where does light come from inside a hall church?
A: Light comes from windows located between the nave and aisle columns.
Q: Are all cathedrals also considered to be hall churches?
A: No, not all cathedrals are considered to be hall churches; some may have windows above their columns or have different heights for their naves and aisles.
