The covered space at the entrance of the church, open or closed, before the narthex — typical of Romanian architecture.
Pridvorul poate fi deschis, sprijinit pe stâlpi sau arcade (ca la bisericile brâncovenești), sau închis. La bisericile de lemn din Maramureș și Transilvania, pridvorul de pe latura de apus sau de sud era locul unde se adunau sătenii înainte și după slujbă.
Stilul brâncovenesc a făcut celebru pridvorul deschis, cu coloane de piatră sculptate cu vrejuri și flori.
See also
- Brâncovenesc styleThe late-17th-century architectural style of Wallachia, with columned porches and rich stone carving.
- Dedicatory inscription (pisanie)The inscription above the entrance stating who built the church, when, and under which ruler or bishop.
- Narthex (pronaos)The room at the entrance of the church, before the nave, where candles are lit and catechumens once stood.
In the same category
- ApseThe semicircular or polygonal end of the church, usually to the east, where the altar stands.
- Bell towerThe tower or structure in which the bells hang; it can be attached to the church or stand separately.
- CellThe room where a monk or nun lives; also a small hermitage.
- Choir stall (strana)The wooden stalls in the church; the cantors sing from the stalls in front of the iconostasis.
- Deacons' DoorsThe two side doors of the iconostasis, used by deacons and servers; archangels are usually painted on them.
- Guest house (arhondaric)The guest house of a monastery, where pilgrims and visitors are hosted.