Palm Vault - Ancient and medieval architecture

A vault built on ribs radiating from one or several pillars inside the room in the middle of the span. The palm vaults were used most often in the late gothic period.

palm vault of the church of Holy Cross, Cracow, 14th century, Poland, photo by J.Michalew

palm vault of the Summer Refectory at the Malbork Castle, 14th century, Poland

palm vault of St. Andrew’s church, Gosławice, 15th century, Poland, photo: J.Dyr, Wikimedia Commons

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