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The Solar Orientation of the Gothic Cathedrals of France

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The orientation of the Gothic cathedrals of France can be easily discussed and investigated using the satellite maps. Except a few of them, these buildings have the apse facing the rising sun, according to a practice adopted during the medieval period.

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  • Amelia Carolina Sparavigna, 2014. "The Solar Orientation of the Gothic Cathedrals of France," International Journal of Sciences, Office ijSciences, vol. 3(04), pages 6-11, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:adm:journl:v:3:y:2014:i:4:p:6-11
    DOI: 10.18483/ijSci.484
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    1. Amelia Carolina Sparavigna, 2013. "The Gardens of Taj Mahal and the Sun," International Journal of Sciences, Office ijSciences, vol. 2(11), pages 104-107, November.
    2. Amelia Carolina Sparavigna, 2013. "Sunrise and Sunset Azimuths in the Planning of Ancient Chinese Towns," International Journal of Sciences, Office ijSciences, vol. 2(11), pages 52-59, November.
    3. Amelia Carolina Sparavigna, 2013. "Solar Azimuths in the Planning of a Nur Jahan's Charbagh," International Journal of Sciences, Office ijSciences, vol. 2(12), pages 8-10, December.
    4. Amelia Carolina Sparavigna, 2013. "The Solar Orientation of the Lion Rock Complex in Sri Lanka," International Journal of Sciences, Office ijSciences, vol. 2(11), pages 60-62, November.
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    1. Radoslav Ponechal & Peter Krušinský & Peter Kysela & Peter Pisca, 2021. "Simulations of Airflow in the Roof Space of a Gothic Sanctuary Using CFD Models," Energies, MDPI, vol. 14(12), pages 1-20, June.

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