INTERIOR

The connection with Old Russian architecture can be clearly seen in the interior space. The unique feature of the Archangel Cathedral interior is in its disintegration and congestion of massive and almost squire pillars – two in the altar part and four on the nave, which divide the building into three lengthway naves. The central nave is wider as well as higher than those on the sides, because its barrel vault is leant on heightened reinforcing rib. The high chancel screen separates the altar part from the nave. But Alevizio Novi delicately used order decoration in the interior. The pillars and piers are raised on high pedestals. The top bears the cornice which frames the cross formed by barrel vaults.

 Layout

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